Lamb Shank Tagine with Herb Tabbouleh

Slow-cooked lamb shank stew featuring exotic spices, apricots, and olives served with a nutty pomegranate and herb-rich bulgur tabbouleh.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1212.7 kcals 4850.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 68.1 grams 272.2 grams
Fat 77.6 grams 310.2 grams
Protein 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
170 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
125
g
Apricots
dried, stoneless, halved
1
piece
Lemon
juice and zest
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
350
ml
Chicken Stock
for tabbouleh
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
Cumin
ground
0.25
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
ground
0.5
tsp
100
g
Almonds
flaked, reserve some for garnish
1
piece
Salt
to taste
350
g
Pistachio Nuts
shells removed, roughly chopped
3
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
chopped fresh
3
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
chopped fresh
3
tbsp
Mint
chopped fresh
3
tbsp
Tarragon
chopped fresh
OilsFats
Other
1
tbsp
Honey
clear
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
thickly sliced
0.5
tsp
Ginger
ground
400
g
110
g
Green Olives
stones removed
1
piece
Red Onion
small, finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Fry the seasoned lamb shanks in olive oil in a large dish until golden-brown and set aside.
  • Fry the onion and garlic in the same pan for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in all spices and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Return the lamb to the pan along with the remaining tagine ingredients, reserving some almonds for garnish.
  • Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours.
  • Uncover and cook for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Simmer bulgur wheat in chicken stock for 15-20 minutes, then drain.
  • Mix cooled bulgur with onion, pistachios, lemon, pomegranate, oil, and herbs.
  • Serve the tagine alongside the tabbouleh, garnished with coriander cress and remaining almonds.