Lham Lahlou with Caramelized Onions and Raisins

Lham Lahlou with Caramelized Onions and Raisins

Lham Lahlou is a classic Algerian dish often enjoyed during Ramadan. This delightful recipe is a beautiful blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender lamb, caramelized onions, and juicy raisins. By grilling the onions, we add a layer of caramelized goodness, making this variation a treat for the senses.

Ingredients

🥩 1 kg lamb meat, cut into pieces
🧅 4 large white onions: 1 finely chopped, 3 thickly sliced
🧄 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
🍇 250-300g raisins: mixture of golden and dark, soaked in water
🌿 A few sticks of cinnamon
✨ A few pods of star anise
🌶️ 1 tablespoon ras el hanout spice blend
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧂 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
🛢️ 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
🍬 2-3 tablespoons sugar
💧 500-750 ml water

Instructions

1- Prepare Ingredients:

• Wash and cut the lamb meat into pieces.
• Finely chop 1 onion.
• Mince the garlic cloves.
• Cut the remaining onions into thick rings.
• Soak the raisins for 10-15 minutes in water to plump them up.

2- Sear the Lamb:

• Place the lamb, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, ras el hanout, black pepper, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cooking oil in a Sitram pressure cooker.
• Sear the lamb over medium heat, stirring until browned and aromatic.

3- Pressure Cook the Lamb:

• Add enough water to cover the lamb, approximately 500-750 ml.
• Close the Sitram pressure cooker and cook for 15-20 minutes after reaching pressure to ensure the lamb is tender.

4- Grill the Onions:

• As the lamb cooks, heat a cast iron grill pan.
• Grill the onion rings until grill marks appear, imparting a sweet, caramel flavor.

5- Combine and Finish:

• Carefully open the pressure cooker.
• Add the grilled onions, drained raisins, and sugar to the lamb.
• Close the cooker and pressure cook for an additional 5 minutes for flavors to meld.

6- Serve:

• Open the pressure cooker, adjust seasoning and consistency.
• Serve hot, garnished richly with the grilled onions and raisins.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour
Servings: 6
Equipment: Sitram Pressure Cooker, Generic Chef's Knife and Cutting Board, Generic Metal Bowls/Trays for ingredients, Cast Iron Grill Pan for onions, Generic Metal Tongs and Wooden Stirring Spoon, Generic Squeeze Bottles for oil, Wooden Pepper Mill, Generic Glass Serving Dish

Cooking Tips

• Embrace the slight variations in sweetness by adjusting the sugar to your liking.
• Opt for white sugar or natural honey as sweeteners for additional depth.

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Lham Lahlou with Caramelized Onions and Raisins