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This International main features Butter, Lamb; in 3-inch pieces, Cinnamon, ground, Water. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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El Ham Lahlou (Sweet Lamb For Ramadhan
Description
This International main features Butter, Lamb; in 3-inch pieces, Cinnamon, ground, Water. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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for one hour 2 tb White raisins 2 tb Whole blanched almonds 1 Firm pear;
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peel /core/wedges 2 tb Orange blossom water The holy celebration of Ramadhan is when the Algerian Muslims eat this sweet lamb after a day of fasting.
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It is almost a dessert meat, with raisins, prunes, sugar, almonds and orange blossom water, and it is cooked without salt, to prevent thirst the next day for those fasting.
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Melt the butter in a pan, add the lamb and saute over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Add the cinnamon, water and sugar and mix well.
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Increase the heat to moderate and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
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The sauce will darken.
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Drain the prunes and add them to the lamb with the raisins, almonds and pear.
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Simmer for 15 minutes more.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange blossom water.
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Serve at room temperature with rice, salad and bread
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 473.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 33.0g51%
- Saturated Fat 16.0g80%
- Cholesterol 134.3mg45%
- Sodium 154.3mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.5g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 15.0g
- Protein 28.5g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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