Exotic Moroccan Date and Almond Tagine

Name: Exotic Moroccan Date and Almond Tagine
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil; Onion; Garlic cloves; Ground cumin; Ground cinnamon; Ground coriander; Turmeric; Lamb or chicken; Pitted dates; Blanched almonds; Honey; Chicken or vegetable broth; Sesame seeds — toasted; Fresh mint leaves

A Sweet and Savory North African Delight

Discover the rich flavors of North Africa with this aromatic and sweet Moroccan Tagine featuring dates and almonds.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tagine

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic cloves

3, minced

Ground cumin

1 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Ground coriander

½ teaspoon

Turmeric

½ teaspoon

Lamb or chicken

400 g, cut into chunks

For the Sweet Elements

Pitted dates

150 g, chopped

Blanched almonds

50 g

Honey

2 tablespoons

Chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup

For the Garnish

Sesame seeds — toasted

Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Marinating the Protein

Mix spices and oil

In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and turmeric.

Coat the meat

Add lamb (or chicken) pieces and ensure they are fully coated.

Refrigerate to marinate

Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Refrigerate overnight for a deeper flavor infusion if time allows.

Preparing the Dates & Almonds

Chop dates

Chop the pitted dates and set aside.

Toast almonds

Toast the almonds in a dry pan until golden brown.

Keep stirring almonds while toasting to prevent burning.

Combine fruits & nuts

Combine dates and almonds in a small bowl.

Cooking Process

Brown the Meat

Sauté marinated meat in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned.

Use medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.

Build the Base

Add onions and garlic, stirring until onions are soft and translucent.

Create the Tagine

Combine all ingredients in a tagine or heavy pot, then simmer slowly.

Simmer for 1 h 30 min on low heat.

Plating & Serving