Steal this recipe: Moroccan Lamb & Couscous
Steal this recipe: Braised Moroccan Lamb & Couscous from Viand in Chicago using bold, rich spices of Morocco from www.stealthisrecipe.com
Couscous, or granular semolina, and lamb are staples to Moroccan cuisine, and these two essentials are incorporated into an exotic braised dish recipe from Chef Steve Chiappeti at Viand, Chicago.
Braised Moroccan Lamb Shank with Mediterranean Couscous
Chef Steve Chiappetti of Viand
Braised Moroccan Lamb Shank Ingredients
• 2 - 1 1/2 lb lamb shanks
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 Tbsp curry powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground caraway
• 2 pc bay leaf
• 1/4 cup onions, diced
• 1/4 cup carrots, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 4 Tbsp ketchup
• 4 Tbsp brown sugar
• 4 Tbsp mustard
• 2 cups water
• 4 Tbsp molasses
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Mediterranean Couscous Ingredients
• 2 cup water
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 2 cup couscous
• 4 Tbsp dried apricots, chopped
• 2 Tbsp almond slivers, toasted
• 2 Tbsp coconut flakes, toasted
• 4 Tbsp golden raisins
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 3 oz extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Braised Moroccan Lamb Shank Steal This Recipe®
1. Pre-head oven to 350 degrees
2. Rub dry spices on shanks, and sear the lamb in a hot skillet with a shallow amount of oil; remove and set aside
3. Add the cut onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet. Add ketchup, sugar, and mustard
4. Deglaze the pan with water and add the molasses. Put back in the shanks and cover
5. Place in the oven for 2 1/2 hours or until the shanks are fork tender
6. Remove the pan from the oven and place on the stove top burner
7. Remove the shanks and reduce the remaining liquid by half and season to your taste
Mediterranean Couscous Steal This Recipe®
1. Put water in a pan and season with salt and pepper; when the water is boiling, add in the couscous
2. When the water is completely absorbed and couscous is tender, add in the rest of the ingredients and stir until fully incorporated
3. Again adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste
4. Put the couscous in a bowl or platter with the shank on top; drizzle with the sauce
Viand
155 East Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 255-8505
www.viandchicago.com
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