Lamb Shank Tagine with Tabbouleh

Tender lamb shanks in aromatic Moroccan spices served with a fresh herby bulgur wheat salad and pomegranate seeds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 82.6 grams 330.4 grams
Fat 53.8 grams 215.2 grams
Protein 62.1 grams 248.4 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
piece
Preserved Lemons
rind only, chopped
Fruits
125
g
Dried Apricots
stoneless, halved
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
700
ml
Chicken Stock
divided use
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
2.5
ml
Cinnamon
ground
2.5
ml
2.5
ml
Cumin
ground
1.25
ml
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1.25
ml
Turmeric
ground
2
cloves
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
2.5
ml
75
g
Almonds
whole
1
to taste
100
g
Pistachios
roughly chopped
1
bunch
1
bunch
Coriander
chopped
1
bunch
Mint
chopped
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
divided use
Other
1
tbsp
Honey
runny
Vegetables
2.5
ml
Ginger
ground
1
piece
Onion
thickly sliced
400
g
110
g
Green Olives
stones removed
1
piece
Red Onion
small, finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Mix ras-el-hanout, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, cumin, pepper, and turmeric in a bowl and coat the lamb shanks.
  • Sear the lamb shanks in 15ml olive oil in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Fry the onion and garlic in remaining oil, then return the lamb and add tagine ingredients except coriander.
  • Cover and cook in the oven for two hours until the lamb is tender.
  • Remove the lid and cook for another 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Simmer bulgur wheat in 350ml chicken stock for 8-10 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Mix cooked bulgur wheat with red onion, pistachios, lemon juice, pomegranate, olive oil, and herbs.
  • Serve the lamb tagine alongside the tabbouleh, garnished with coriander and preserved lemon.