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Jamie Oliver Moroccan Lamb with Couscous

jamie oliver moroccan lamb with couscous
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Jamie Oliver’s Moroccan lamb with couscous is a slow-cooked lamb dish flavored with spices and served over or alongside couscous, creating a hearty, aromatic meal inspired by North African cuisine.

Ingredients

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For the Lamb

  • 500g lamb (shoulder or leg, cut into chunks)

  • 1 onion (chopped)

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

  • 250ml stock

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Optional additions:

  • Dried apricots or raisins

  • Fresh coriander or parsley

For the Couscous

  • 200g couscous

  • 250ml hot stock or water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

  • Pinch of salt

  • Fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Lamb

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Base

In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until soft.

Step 3: Add Aromatics

Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Step 4: Add Spices

Add cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Cook briefly to release aroma.

Step 5: Build the Sauce

Return lamb to the pot, then add chopped tomatoes and stock. Mix well.

Step 6: Simmer

Cover and cook on low heat for 60–75 minutes until the lamb is tender.

Step 7: Prepare the Couscous

Place couscous in a bowl, pour over hot stock, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and mix in olive oil or butter.

Step 8: Serve

Serve the lamb over couscous, garnish with herbs, and enjoy.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/moroccan-lamb-with-couscous/