Best Recipe for Tunisian Lamb with Saffron (Keleya Zaara)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
- 1 1/2 teaspoons saffron
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Season with saffron, salt and pepper to taste; stir in all but 1/4 cup of the onion, and pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet, stir in the butter, and allow the sauce reduce 5 to 10 minutes to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped onions and parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
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