Mrouzia-style lamb with honey and raisins

Ingredients

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• 2 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup raisins
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds

Let’s make it

1. Brown the lamb in oil, then add onion, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and water.
2. Cover and simmer 75–90 minutes until tender and at least 63 C/145 F with 3 minutes rest.
3. Stir in raisins and honey and cook 10 minutes more to glaze the sauce.
4. Top with toasted almonds.
5. Serve with bread or couscous.