Tajine Bkhoukh Recipe | Traditional Algerian Meatball Tagine

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or dried plums (pitted)
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp warm water
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp orange blossom water
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Zest of 1 orange
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish