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Fricassee of Lamb with Olives and Candied Citron
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A traditional Tunisian dish from Gabès, a delicious fricassee of lamb roasted with olives and candied citron.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 400 g of lamb cut into pieces
- 100 g of green olives
- 1 piece of candied citron
- 2 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200 ml of meat broth
- 2 mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Olive oil
Method
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic.
- Add the lamb pieces and cook until they are well done.
- Add the green olives and black pepper, stirring well.
- Pour in the meat broth and let it boil for 10 minutes.
- Finally, add the candied citron and mint leaves, stir and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serving: serve hot with a pinch of salt.
The story
In the Gabès region, this recipe has been a special preparation for celebrations and gatherings for generations, featuring local ingredients like olives and candied citron.
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