Simple White Tafâ Yâ , Called Isfî Dhbâ

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 3
Simple White Tafâ Yâ Recipe
in Lamb

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs lamb
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons onion juice
1/2 tablespoon oil
2 1/2 cups water
3 garlic cloves , chopped fine
1/4 cup blanched almond
4 tablespoons cilantro ( optional ) or 4 tablespoons mint ( optional )
1 lb ground lamb
1 egg
1 teaspoon onion juice
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
561
Sugar
2g
Fat
49g
Simple White Tafâ Yâ , Called Isfî Dhbâ is a traditional North African dish made of lamb and spices. It is often served with couscous or rice and is a comforting and hearty meal. The dish originates from the Berber tribe and is eaten across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. Each region has their own version of this dish, but they all contain lamb, spices and water. The addition of blanched almonds and cinnamon gives this dish a distinct flavor. This recipe is a simple one and can be easily made at home. It is perfect for a family meal or when you have guests over.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix the lamb, salt, black pepper, coriander, onion juice and oil until well combined.
2.Add 1 cup of water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the garlic and blanched almonds to the water and let the mixture boil for 3 minutes.
3.Take the pot off the heat and strain the garlic and blanched almonds. Keep the water aside.
4.In another bowl, whisk together the ground lamb, egg, onion juice, flour, vinegar, black pepper, soy sauce, coriander, cumin and cinnamon. Mix until it forms a smooth paste.
5.Form the lamb mixture into 1-inch balls and dredge them in flour.
6.Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb balls to the pan and brown them on all sides for about 5 minutes.
7.Pour the reserved almond and garlic water over the lamb balls. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot and stir well.
8.Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the lamb balls simmer for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
9.Garnish with cilantro or mint if desired.

PROS

This lamb dish is delicious, filling and easy to make.
It can be made in advance and reheated.
The addition of blanched almonds and cinnamon gives it a unique flavor.

CONS

The dish takes about an hour to cook and may not be suitable for a quick weeknight meal.
The high-fat content of lamb may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is an excellent source of protein, iron and vitamin B12. The antioxidants in coriander and cumin help fight inflammation and improve digestion. Almonds are rich in vitamin E and healthy fats which help lower bad cholesterol.

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