Crispy Syrian Lamb Tagine
A traditional Syrian dish made with tender lamb, crispy onions, and a blend of aromatic spices. It's a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for a cold night.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds lamb shoulder
- ●1 large onion
- ●4-6 pieces crispy flatbread
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon allspice
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1 teaspoon coriander
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cut the lamb into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, black pepper, allspice, cumin, and coriander.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the lamb to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the onion to the pot and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add the lemon juice to the pot and stir to combine.
- 7
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the crispy flatbread.
- 9
Return the pot to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Serve the lamb and onion mixture hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- 12
Traditionally, the tagine is served with a side of fluffy rice or crusty bread.
- 13
To make the crispy flatbread, slice a pita bread into thin strips and fry in hot oil until crispy.