Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tsp ras el hanout spice mix
- 3 lamb shanks , about 4 to 5 lb (beef can be substituted)
- 1 -2 tsp smen (ghee can be substituted)
Directions:
- Slice the preserved lemon and discard the inner flesh. Blend 1/2 of the lemon with the onion, garlic, spices, olive oil and cilantro in a food processor.
- Sprinkle the meat with salt & pepper then pour over the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Soak the saffron threads in 1/2 cup of hot water for 20 minutes.
- Place the meat in a large tagine then add the saffron with its water and the smen. Cover with the other 1/2 of lemon then cover the tagine with its lid.
- Cook over low heat for 1 hour. Add in the water & potatoes then recover & cook for another hour & half. When done, the meat should be butter soft and tender.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 85.68 Kcal (359 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 66.15 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.35g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 10.76mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 82.21mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.23g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.01g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.69g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.3mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 24.7mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 81.1 Kcal (340 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 62.61 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.96g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 10.19mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 77.81mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.83g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.16g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.95g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.65g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 23.4mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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