76 delicious lamb recipes from around the world
Tangia Marrakchia is an iconic Marrakech dish, often called the 'bachelor's stew' due to its simple preparation and slow-cooking method. Tender lamb shoulder is marinated with preserved lemon, smen (a type of aged Moroccan butter), garlic, cumin, and saffron, then slow-cooked for hours in a distinctive clay urn, traditionally in the embers of a hammam (public bath). The result is incredibly tender, flavorful lamb that falls off the bone.
A traditional Moroccan sweet and savory lamb tagine, often prepared for Eid al-Adha. Tender lamb shoulder is slow-cooked with honey, raisins, almonds, and a fragrant blend of spices, creating a rich and aromatic dish with a beautifully glossy sauce.
A traditional 'bachelor's stew' from Marrakech, this iconic dish features lamb shoulder slow-cooked to melting tenderness in a distinctive clay urn. It's remarkably simple to prepare, relying on the long, slow cooking process to develop deep flavors.
A festive and flavorful Moroccan dish featuring tender lamb or chicken simmered in aromatic spices, served over fluffy couscous, and generously topped with a sweet and savory tfaya – a rich mixture of deeply caramelized onions, plump raisins, and honey infused with cinnamon.
