Goat Tagine with Figs

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 3 lb/1.35 kg bone-in goat shoulder or stew pieces
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch saffron
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups/710 ml water
• 12 oz/340 g dried figs, stems removed
• 2 tbsp honey, optional
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Season goat with salt and spices. Brown in oil; add onions, garlic, and water.

2. 2

   Cover and braise at 325°F/165°C or a bare simmer until almost tender, 1 3/4-2 1/2 hours.

3. 3

   Soak figs in hot water 15 minutes. Add to the pot with honey and cook uncovered until goat is fully tender and sauce is glossy, 20-30 minutes.

4. 4

   Balance with lemon juice and garnish with almonds.