Moroccan Lamb Stew with Noodles

Name: Moroccan Lamb Stew with Noodles
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams vermicelli or angel-hair pasta, broken into 3-inch lengths; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 158 milliliters blanched whole almonds; 12 cilantro sprigs, tied in a bundle; 2 2-inch cinnamon sticks; 79 milliliters confectioners sugar; 118 milliliters golden raisins; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 8 servings Kosher salt; 1 kilograms boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing; 3 larges red onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 pinch Large of saffron threads; 8 servings Salt; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter, at room temperature; 5 Tbsps unsalted butter; 118 milliliters cold salted water

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Noodles might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 699 calories, 36g of protein, and 25g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up angel-hair pasta, pepper, cinnamon sticks, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

In a small skillet, toast the saffron over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 10 seconds.

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Saffron

Toast

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Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Crumble the saffron threads and cover with 2 tablespoons of water.

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Saffron

Water

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Bowl

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter.

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Butter

Add the lamb, onions, cinnamon sticks, ginger, pepper, turmeric and 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until fragrant, 5 minutes.

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Turmeric

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Add the cilantro, the saffron water and 2 cups of fresh water to the casserole and bring to a simmer. Cover with a round of parchment paper and a lid; simmer, turning the lamb once, until tender, 1 hour.

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Transfer the lamb and all but 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid to a bowl. Discard the cilantro and cinnamon sticks.

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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the casserole; cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Return the lamb and cooking liquid to the casserole and season with salt. Cover and let stand.

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Lamb

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Preheat the oven to 35

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In a bowl, toss the noodles with the 2 teaspoons of oil. Oil a large steamer insert and set it in a pot.

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Pasta

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Pot

Add enough water to the pot to reach just below the insert; bring to a boil.

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Water

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Add the noodles, cover and steam over moderate heat for 20 minutes, adding more water as necessary.

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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cover the raisins with hot water and let soak until softened, 10 minutes; drain.

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Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 minutes, until golden brown.

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Let cool completely, then finely chop.

Transfer the noodles to the bowl and toss with the raisins and salted water; return to the steamer insert, cover and steam for 20 minutes longer.

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Pour the noodles into the water in the pot and boil, stirring, until al dente, 2 minutes.

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Pasta

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Drain. Return the noodles and raisins to the bowl, add the butter and toss to coat. Season with salt.

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Pasta

Raisins

Butter

Salt

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Bowl

Reheat the lamb.

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Lamb

Spread half of the noodles in a large serving bowl and cover with the lamb stew. Mound the remaining noodles on top, making a well in the center. Fill the well with 3 tablespoons of the confectioners' sugar. In a bowl, combine the remaining confectioners' sugar with the almonds and ground cinnamon.

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