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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Lham Lahlou
An Algerian festive lamb dish simmered with prunes, apricots, almonds, cinnamon and orange blossom water.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~480 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 70 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 900 g Diced lamb
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Prunes
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Dried apricots
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Almonds
- 50 g Butter
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Orange blossom water
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Water
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Sear the lamb in butter for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the salt, black pepper, cinnamon stick, and water.
- 3
Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 4
Add the prunes, apricots, almonds, and sugar.
- 5
Cook for 17 more minutes, until the fruit is glossy and soft.
17 min17:00 - 6
Add the orange blossom water and rest for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: If the sauce thickens too much, add hot water spoonful by spoonful; the fruit should stay glossy without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve lham lahlou with plain couscous or optional fine bulgur pilaf.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
30
g protein
44
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 37%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lham Lahlou make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lham Lahlou take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Lham Lahlou difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Lham Lahlou have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 44g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Lham Lahlou contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lham Lahlou belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Lham Lahlou need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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