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Keleya Zaara
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40 MIN · STOVETOP

Keleya Zaara

Tender Tunisian saffron lamb in a golden reduced sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbspolive oil
  • 750 glamb, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 tspsaffron
  • 1onion, large, finely chopped
  • 25 mlwater, may be insufficient for braising; add more if sauce reduces too quickly
  • 30 gparsley, fresh, for finishing
  • 1 tbspbutter
  • 1lemon, cut into wedges for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season with saffron, salt and pepper. Stir in all but 4 tbsp of the chopped onion and pour in the water. Bring to the boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Uncover and stir in the butter. Allow the sauce to reduce for 5 to 10 minutes to your desired consistency.

  4. 4

    Season to taste, then pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped onion and parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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