Lamb and Okra
Recipe type: Entree
Lamb and Okra is a spiced Moroccan food recipe that can be made in a tagine.
Ingredients
- ¾ lb leg of lamb (or shank)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp ginger
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tomatoes, peeled and cut in quarters
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 lb okra, trimmed
Instructions
- Cut meat into 2 inch chunks, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet and saute onion, ginger and saffron, stirring until onion begins to turn translucent.
- Add meat and saute briefly browning, just a minute or two, and add tomatoes and water to cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until meat is tender. Add cilantro, parsley and okra and adjust water if needed. Simmer 10 minutes until okra is just tender. Leave okra whole.
- In a serving plate, place the meat first, then top with okra, and finally add the rest of the sauce on top. Garnish with more chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
