Mrouzia Honey Lamb

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 4 lb/1.8 kg lamb neck, shoulder, or shanks
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ras el hanout
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Pinch saffron
• 3 tbsp butter or smen
• 2 onions, grated
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 cups/710 ml water
• 1 1/2 cups/225 g raisins, soaked 15 minutes
• 1/2 cup/170 g honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup/140 g fried or toasted almonds
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Coat lamb with salt and spices. Brown lightly in butter, then add onions, cinnamon sticks, and water.

2. 2

   Cover and simmer until nearly tender, 1 3/4-2 1/2 hours depending on the cut.

3. 3

   Add raisins, honey, and ground cinnamon. Cook uncovered over low heat, turning the lamb carefully, until the sauce becomes thick, dark, and lacquered, 25-40 minutes.

4. 4

   Garnish with almonds and sesame.