MOROCCAN VEAL STEW

Few dishes perfume a kitchen as well as well-seasoned Moroccan dishes. This is one of them. It is best served with a green salad dressed in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp. Olive oil
  • 2 lbs. veal cubes or chicken breast
  • A whole celery, cut into chunks
  • 1 leek, cleaned and chunked
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp. Sweet n paprika
  • 1 tsp. Turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Raw-al hanout (Moroccan spice mix)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottom pan.
  2. Brown the veal pieces well.
  3. Remove and add onion and leek.
  4. Sauté until golden.
  5. Add spices and garlic.
  6. Add 2 cups water and cover.
  7. Braise for 2 hours over medium-low heat.