Tunisian Lamb With Saffron (keleya Zaara)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs cubed lamb stew meat
• 1 1/2 teaspoons saffron
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

• 1 heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the lamb, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. season with saffron, salt and pepper to taste; stir in all but 1/4 cup of the onion, and pour in the water. bring to a boil, then cover, reduced heat to medium-low, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes.
• 2 uncover the skillet, stir in the butter, and allow the sauce reduce 5 to 10 minutes to desired consistency. season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour into a serving dish. sprinkle with the remaining chopped onions and parsley. garnish with lemon wedges to serve.