Veal tagine with apricots and almonds subtly combines sweet and savory flavors. You'll find tender veal, soft apricots, and crunchy toasted almonds, all enhanced by a blend of oriental spices. It's simple and delicious. Discover how to easily prepare this flavorful and comforting dish.
Preparation
Ingredients
Preparation
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Prepare the ingredients
Thinly slice the onions and mince the garlic. Soak the dried apricots in warm water for 10-15 minutes to rehydrate them.
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Brown the meat
In a large casserole dish or tagine, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the veal pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove them and set aside.
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Sauté the onions and spices
In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Sauté them until translucent. Then add the spices (turmeric, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, saffron) and mix well
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Add the meat and the broth
Return the veal pieces to the pot with the onions and spices. Add the vegetables. Pour in the stock or water until the meat is covered. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the apricots and honey
After 1 hour and 30 minutes of cooking, add the rehydrated apricots and honey. Mix well and continue cooking over low heat for another 30 minutes.
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Toast the almonds
Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a dry pan until lightly golden.
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Service
Once the meat is very tender, remove from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Sprinkle with toasted almonds before serving.
This tagine pairs perfectly with rice, quinoa or cornmeal (polenta)
