Maha'dahr tadjeen bi looz

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsStewing meat, cubed
2cupsOnion
¼teaspoonSaffron
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1teaspoonLacama (see recipe)
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCinnamon
½cupParsley, chopped
1Orange or lemon rind,
Cut into thin strips
½cupOlive oil (poured over all)
1cupToasted almonds

Directions

Mix all ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high fire, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. Add 3 cups hot water Re-cover, and continue cooking until meat is done. Just before removing from fire, add in, mixing with meat and remaining stock: 1 cup blanched, peeled, and toasted almonds, ground or chopped; sprinkle almonds very lightly with salt before toasting. [To heck with that: just chop almonds and brown in frying pan.) If stew is too thick, a little water may be added. Serve: Hot, immediately.