Syrian Lamb Tagine with Japanese Flair
A fusion twist on traditional Middle Eastern tagine, featuring lamb and Japanese-inspired spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 (1 kg) lamb shoulderbone-in
- ●2 tbsp xtra olive oil
- ●1 tsp flaky sea salt
- ●1 tsp syrian allspice
- ●2 tsp tagine spice mix
- ●2 tbsp soy sauceoptional
- ●1/4 cup green onionschopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb shoulder with flaky sea salt, syrian allspice, and tagine spice mix.
- 3
Heat xtra olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 4
Sear the lamb shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the lamb to a plate and set aside.
- 6
Add more olive oil to the pot if needed, then sauté the green onions until softened.
- 7
Return the lamb to the pot and add soy sauce (if using).
- 8
Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 9
Braise the lamb for 2 1/2 hours, or until tender and falling apart.
- 10
Serve the lamb with the juices spooned over the top.