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Traditional Tunisian Date Delight: A Sweet North African Ceremonial Dish

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Ingredients

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2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 red birds eye chilies, finely chopped
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
3 lbs cubed lamb (shoulder or leg)
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper
3 medium aubergines, cubed
12 ounces dried dates, pitted
4 ounces sharp dried apricots
8 ounces blanched almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Nutritional information

481.4
Calories
234 g
Calories From Fat
26.1 g
Total Fat
6 g
Saturated Fat
60 mg
Cholesterol
56.4 mg
Sodium
44.8 g
Carbs
10.1 g
Dietary Fiber
30.7 g
Sugars
23.3 g
Protein
276g
Serving Size

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Traditional Tunisian Date Delight: A Sweet North African Ceremonial Dish

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    This is one of the sweet ceremonial dishes of North Africa. In Tunisia it is usually made with either dates or sharply flavoured, dark, reddish brown apricots and a fair amount of sugar. It is really simple to make, delicious, and fills the house with aromatic smells.

    • 115 min
    • Serves 12
    • Easy

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    Sikbadj, This is one of the sweet ceremonial dishes of North Africa In Tunisia it is usually made with either dates or sharply flavoured, dark, reddish brown apricots and a fair amount of sugar It is really simple to make, delicious, and fills the house with aromatic smells , This is one of the sweet ceremonial dishes of North Africa In Tunisia it is usually made with either dates or sharply flavoured, dark, reddish brown apricots and a fair amount of sugar It is really simple to make, delicious, and fills the house with aromatic smells


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    Steps

    1
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    Fry the Onions and the Chillies in a Large Saucepan in 3 Tablespoons of Oil.

    2
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    Add the Lamb to the Onion and Turn to Brown All Over.

    3
    Done

    Cover With Water and Bring to the Boil.

    4
    Done

    Add Cinnamon, Allspice, Coriander, Garlic Salt and Salt, Pepper and Sugar.

    5
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    Simmer Covered For About an Hour.

    6
    Done

    Meanwhile Sprinkle Plenty of Salt on the Aubergines and Let Them Degorge Their Juices.

    7
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    When the Meat Is Very Tender, Rinse the Aubergines and Add Them to the Stew With a Little Bit of Water If Necessary.

    8
    Done

    After Another 20 Minutes Add the Dates and Apricots and Dates and Cook For Another 10 - 20 Minutes Until the Aubergines and Fruits Are Soft.

    9
    Done

    Fry the Almonds in Oil Until Browned and Toast the Sesame Seeds in a Dry Frying-Pan Until Lightly Coloured.

    10
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    Serve the Stew, Sprinkled With Almonds and Sesame Seeds on a Large Shallow Plate.

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