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Lamb Tagine with Prunes

Name: Lamb Tagine with Prunes
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, halved; 1 bunch of cilantro, tied in a bundle with kitchen string; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch of saffron threads; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 1/2 cups water; 3 cups pitted prunes (14 ounces), halved; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium onion, halved

1 bunch of cilantro, tied in a bundle with kitchen string

1 cinnamon stick, broken in half

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch of saffron threads

Salt and freshly ground pepper

4 1/2 cups water

3 cups pitted prunes (14 ounces), halved

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)

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In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat until golden, 45 seconds. Transfer the seeds to a plate. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the oil, lamb, onion, cilantro, cinnamon stick, ginger, saffron, a pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, skimming the stew a few times, until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Using a slotted spoon, remove the onion, cilantro and cinnamon stick and discard. Add the prunes to the casserole and simmer for 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb and prunes to a bowl. Boil the cooking liquid over high heat until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add the honey and boil for 5 minutes. Return the lamb and prunes to the casserole and stir in the orange-flower water, if using. Season with salt. Transfer the stew to a bowl, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve.