Lamb Tajine with Dates and Sesame

Ingredients

• 800 g lamb (e.g., from the shank)
• 2 onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Ras el-Hanout
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 0.5 cinnamon stick
• Salt
• black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp orange water
• 200 g dates
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash the meat, pat dry and cut into large cubes. Peel and dice the onions. Brown the meat in hot oil in a tajine. Add the onions briefly, then sprinkle with Ras el-Hanout, turmeric, and ginger. Add the cinnamon stick and pour in about 400 ml water. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer gently for 50-60 minutes.

2. 2.

   Meanwhile toast the sesame seeds in a pan until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in the orange water and dates. Cover and let rest for about 5 minutes.

3. 3.

   Taste the meat and serve garnished with dates and coriander.