Lahm lhalou (Sweet Meat)

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Lamb, boneless - 3/4" cubes
  • 1 cinnamon stick - 3"
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 2 tsp orange juice
  • 1/3 cup almonds, blanched
  • 1 - 1/2 cup prunes, pitted
  • 2/3 cup Granulated sugar|Sugar

Directions

1) Sprinkle Lamb with salt. Cook Lamb in medium saucepan in oil, 1/2 at a time until lightly browned.

2) Remove Lamb, reserve.

3) Add almonds, Granulated sugar|Sugar, cinnamon stick to pan drippings. Stir well - add water and orange juice.

4) Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

5) Add Lamb, cover, simmer 1 hour or until tender. Stir in prunes 15 minutes prior to end of cooking.

6) Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
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