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Lamb with Preserved Lemons Recipe

Lamb with Preserved Lemons Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 lb boneless well-trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2- to 3-inch cubes
coarse kosher salt
2 medium onions, halved, sliced
2 preserved lemons,* quartered
1 large head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled (about 21)
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
1 tbsp cumin seeds , coarsely ground in spice mill
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter, diced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300°F. Sprinkle lamb all over with coarse salt and pepper. Arrange in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine onions, lemons, garlic, 3 tablespoons cilantro, and cumin seeds in processor. Blend to smooth puree. Add 2/3 cup water and blend again. Pour puree evenly over lamb. Stir briefly to coat lamb with puree. Scatter butter evenly over.
Bake lamb, uncovered, until very tender, 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl. Tilt baking dish and spoon off fat from surface of sauce. Return lamb to sauce; stir to blend. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill stew, uncovered, until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm, covered, in 350°F oven 30 minutes.
Sprinkle lamb with additional chopped cilantro and serve.
* Lemons soaked in salt and lemon juice for several weeks; available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets, and from .

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	449.13 Kcal (1880 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.07g	31%
Cholesterol	199.46mg	66%
Sodium	188.21mg	8%
Potassium	882.4mg	19%
Total Carbs	4.24g	1%
Sugars	1.55g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	4%
Protein	57.35g	115%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	47mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127 Kcal (532 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.67g	31%
Cholesterol	56.4mg	66%
Sodium	53.22mg	8%
Potassium	249.53mg	19%
Total Carbs	1.2g	1%
Sugars	0.44g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	4%
Protein	16.22g	115%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	16%
Iron	1.8mg	35%
Calcium	13.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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