Wild Artichoke Tajine
Serves: 2
Gideon Batz
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
53
Sweetness
53
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Turmeric1 tsp
Black Pepper1
Salt3 cups
Water1 large
Red Onion (sliced)Directions:
1
If using a tajine: Mix the oil, herbs, spices, salt, 2 cloves the garlic, and water in a bowl
2
Rub the lamb with 1/2 of the oil mixture
3
Place the lamb mixture in the bottom of the tajine
4
Top with onions and remaining garlic
5
Surround the lamb with the artichokes, then cover the lamb and artichokes with the rest of the oil mixture
6
Close the tajine with the conical top, then cook on the stovetop at medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours
7
Uncover the tajine, garnish with olives, lemon juice, and slices of the preserved lemon
8
If cooking in a pot: Use the heaviest pot available
9
Preheat slowly over stove at medium heat
10
Add the olive oil, braise the lamb in oil until slightly brown, and then add the onion and garlic
11
Stir well for few minutes
12
Add the herbs, spices, and water
13
Season, to taste
14
Cook for 10 minutes
15
Put in the artichokes and the olives
16
Continue cooking for another 35 minutes
17
Remove the artichokes, turn the fire to low, and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes
18
Serve on a large platter
19
Place lamb in center, then garnish with artichokes then olives
20
Top with remaining sauce
21
Follow with lemon juice and preserved lemon
22
Serve hot