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Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds (Mrouzia)

Name: Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds (Mrouzia)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs lamb shoulder pieces; 1 cup dried prunes; 1/2 cup blanched almonds; 2 onions, grated; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tsp ras el hanout; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp saffron; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds (Mrouzia) reads richness 8.8, umami 8.2 and sweetness 6.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan main, about 1 hr 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

Umami & Savory — 8.6 / 10
Sweet & Fruity — 7.9 / 10
Sour & Bright — 1.7 / 10
Bitter & Earthy — 2.7 / 10
Rich & Fat — 9.9 / 10
Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Richness 8.8 · Umami 8.2 · Sweetness 6.7 · Floral 4.1 · Fruity 3.9 · Nutty 3.7 · Allium 3.1 · Salinity 2.7 · Earthy 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.1 · Sourness 1.7 · Funk & Ferment 1.5 · Bitterness 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.1 · Heat 0.6

What's in it (13)

2.5 lbs lamb shoulder pieces
1 cup dried prunes
1/2 cup blanched almonds
2 onions, grated
3 tbsp honey
2 tsp ras el hanout
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp saffron
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
2 tbsp sesame seeds

Time & effort: about 1 hr 45 min (30 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 263.4 kcal, 16.1 g protein, 16.9 g fat, 12.9 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

Brown lamb and onions in butter and olive oil, then add ras el hanout, ginger, cinnamon, saffron, and enough water to cover.
Simmer covered for about an hour until lamb is tender.
Add prunes and honey and cook uncovered until the sauce thickens to a glaze.
Top with fried almonds and sesame seeds before serving.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.