Moroccan Lamb Stew with Quince Sambal
Many North African dishes include somewhat astringent fruits, such as quince, to act as a foil for rich meats like lamb. Serve leftover sambal over grilled chicken.
How to Make It
Step 1
To prepare stew, combine flour and lamb in a medium bowl; toss well to coat. Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add lamb mixture; cook 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Add onion and the next 10 ingredients (through 2 garlic cloves); sauté 5 minutes. Stir in water, lime rind, orange rind, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 55 minutes or until lamb is tender. Stir in chickpeas; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Step 2
To prepare sambal, combine Poached Quinces and the remaining ingredients, tossing well. Serve over stew.
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RenoTX's Review
My family just LOVES this recipe. There are a lot of spices and flavors at work here, and it all adds up to a very delicious stew. We serve it with Naan. I don't take the time to make stewed quinces; I just use some bottled mango chutney instead to make the sambal. We like it with lots of mint. This is a regular family favorite at our house.
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