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Kenyan Tamarind Glazed Lamb Skillet

Name: Kenyan Tamarind Glazed Lamb Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 680 g boneless lamb leg cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 4 clove garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, finely grated; 3 tbsp tamarind paste, dissolved in 0.5 cup warm water; 1 tsp ground coriander; 240 ml halal beef broth

Tender boneless lamb leg pieces seared and slow-simmered in a tangy Swahili tamarind reduction infused with ginger, garlic, and toasted coriander.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Ukwaju Glaze Reduction

Simmering fruit-based tamarind extract with savory broth and aromatics until the liquids evaporate into a shiny glaze that coats meat evenly.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add the cubed lamb in a single layer and sear until deeply browned on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes, then remove and set aside on a plate.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining oil, and cook the red onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 4: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground coriander, blooming the aromatics for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in the strained tamarind water and halal beef broth, bring to a simmer, and return the seared lamb along with any accumulated juices to the pan.

Step 6: Cover and simmer gently on low heat for 20 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce reduces to a thick glaze coating the lamb.

Cooking tips

Strain the tamarind water through a fine mesh sieve before adding to remove any leftover pulp or seeds.
Serve hot with warm flatbread or coconut rice to balance the tart flavor of the tamarind glaze.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Kenyan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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