Here's a recipe for Meat Tanjia, a traditional Moroccan dish cooked in a special clay pot:
Ingredients:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) lamb or beef shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 preserved lemon, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix together the chopped onions, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, sliced preserved lemon, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, paprika, ginger, turmeric, saffron threads, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir until well combined.
Add the meat to the bowl and coat it well with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
Place the marinated meat and marinade in a tanjia pot (or any ovenproof dish with a lid).
Add the water to the pot, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and then place the lid on top.
Place the tanjia pot in the preheated oven and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
Once cooked, remove the tanjia from the oven and carefully remove the lid.
Serve the Meat Tanjia hot with crusty bread or Moroccan bread for a traditional meal.
Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of this Moroccan delicacy!!
Here are more detailed instructions for making Meat Tanjia:
Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, sliced preserved lemon, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, paprika, ginger, turmeric, saffron threads, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix everything together until well combined.
Marinate the Meat: Add the chunks of lamb or beef to the marinade and toss them until they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
Assemble the Tanjia: Transfer the marinated meat and marinade into a tanjia pot or any ovenproof dish with a lid. Make sure the meat is evenly distributed in the pot.
Add Water: Pour the water over the meat in the tanjia pot. This will help create steam and keep the meat moist during cooking.
Cover and Seal: Cover the tanjia pot tightly with aluminum foil to create a seal. Then place the lid on top of the foil to ensure that no steam escapes during cooking.
Cooking: Place the tanjia pot in the preheated oven and let it cook for 4-5 hours. The slow cooking at low temperature allows the meat to become incredibly tender and flavorful.
Check for Doneness: After 4-5 hours, carefully remove the tanjia pot from the oven. Check the meat for tenderness by inserting a fork; it should easily fall apart.
Serve: Once the meat is cooked to perfection, remove the lid and serve the Meat Tanjia hot. You can garnish it with additional fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.
Enjoy: Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of this traditional Moroccan dish with crusty bread or Moroccan bread. It's perfect for sharing with family and friends!
With these detailed instructions, you'll be able to create a mouthwatering Meat Tanjia that's sure to impress everyone at the table.






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