Lamb With Artichokes And Preserved Lemons
Ingredients
3 lb boneless lamb shoulder
1 small onion,chopped
2 garlic cloves,pressed,minced
1 1/2 t ginger,Ground
1/2 t turmeric,Ground
1 t powdered saffron (opt)
3 T vinegar
12 artichokes,small,wide
12 Moroccan preserved lemons
1/2 c calamata olives
2 T lemon juice (opt)
Cooking Instructions
Trim fat off lamb. Cut meat into 1 1/2″ chunks. In a 5-6 quart pan, combine lamb, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and saffron.
Cook, tightly covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine vinegar and 1 quart water. Trim off stems, tough outer leaves, and sharp tips of artichokes, leaving
pale, tender interior leaves. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard hairy chokes. As artichokes are trimmed, immerse in vinegar-water.
After meat cooks 30 minutes, turn heat high, uncover pan, and stir often until juices evaporate and meat browns, 15-20 minutes. Stir in
2 cups water; simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Drain artichokes and add to lamb; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Add 8 preserved lemon quarters and olives; simmer, covered, until artichokes are tender when pierced, about 10 minutes longer.
Add 2 tablespoons liquid from preserved lemons or lemon juice. Skim and discard fat from stew. Pour stew into a bowl and garnish with
remaining lemon quarters.
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