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Keleya Zaara Recipe

Tunisian ⏱ 1 h 25 min Medium

Keleya Zaara — a classic Tunisian Lamb.

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Season with saffron, salt and pepper to taste; stir in all but 4 tablespoons of the onion, and pour in the water.
  4. Bring to the boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Uncover the pan, stir in the butter and allow the sauce reduce 5 to 10 minutes to desired consistency.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour into a serving dish.
  7. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped onions and parsley.
  8. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
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