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Moroccan Mrouzia Lamb with Honey and Raisins
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5 from 3 votes

Moroccan Lamb and Raisin Mrouzia Tagine

A Moroccan cuisine staple. We serve this on Shavuot holidays.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Meat
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: lamb, moroccan, mrouzia, tagine
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 579kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb shank
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp Ras el Hanout spice blend
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 9 oz raisins
  • 7 oz blanched almonds

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, quickly heat the salt, Ras El Hanout, saffron, cinnamon over low heat for a few seconds to bring out the fragrance.  
    lamb mrouzia seasoning
  • Add the lamb and oil and cover with water and cook at low to medium heat for 30-40 minutes.
    lamb mrouzia cooking
  • When the meat is tender, add the honey, raisins, and cook for 10 minutes until the raisins are plump.
    lamb mrouzia honey and raisins
  • When ready to serve, display the meat on a serving platter, pour the sauce and raisins over it, and sprinkle with almonds.
    Moroccan Mrouzia Lamb with Honey and Raisins

Notes

Note: If you don't own a tagine, you can always use a slow cooker, Dutch oven or pot.
Arabic: MROUZIA or MOUROUZIYA

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 4mg