Lamb Cheeks Braised In Saffron & White Wine : Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lamb cheeks, drained
• 2 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted
• 2 tablespoon coriander, toasted
• 2 tablespoon cumin seed toasted
• 2 tbsp whole black peppercorn, toasted
• 2 tablespoon allspice berries
• 1/2 cup ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cloves
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 eggplant
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove of garlic chopped
• pinch of kosher salt
• 1/2 tbsp harissa
• 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 medium yellow onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoon raisins
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup Israeli couscous
• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt