Sweet Lamb for Ramadhan (El Ham Lahlou - Algeria) Recipe

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Sweet Lamb for Ramadhan (El Ham Lahlou - Algeria)
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
249
Calories
Total time
16
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut lamb into 2-3 in pieces. Soak prunes in water for 1-2 hours & remove pits. Peel & core the pear & cut into wedges.
  2. Melt butter in a pan over low heat & add the lamb. Sauté over low heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Add cinnamon, water & sugar & mix well.
  4. Increase heat to mod & cook for approx 45 minutes or till the lamb is tender to a fork. The sauce will become darker.
  5. Drain prunes & add them to the lamb w/the raisins, almonds & pear.
  6. Simmer for a further 15 minutes, remove the pan from heat & stir in the orange blossom water. (See note below).
  7. NOTES: Normally served at room temp w/rice, salad & bread, this sweet lamb dish is eaten after a dy of fasting during the Muslim holy celebration of Ramadhan. It's cooked w/o salt to prevent thirst the next dy for those fasting - something that can be important in hot desert areas. .
  8. Orange blossom water is distilled water containing the essential oils of the orange blossom. It adds a hint of a citrus scent to foods & compliments the flavor. It is used in many lamb dishes, desserts & is perfect for fruit. A little goes a long way, so add it a few drops at a time to determine how much you like. It can be found at farmers markets, specialty food stores & Middle Eastern grocers. .
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.85 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.58g 29%
Cholesterol 52.83mg 18%
Sodium 37.49mg 2%
Potassium 191.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.21g 3%
Sugars 6.53g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 5%
Protein 10.25g 21%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 31.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.69 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.98g 29%
Cholesterol 28.38mg 18%
Sodium 20.14mg 2%
Potassium 102.64mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.49g 3%
Sugars 3.51g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 5%
Protein 5.51g 21%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 16.8mg 3%

* 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
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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