Lham Lahlou Recipe | Traditional Algerian Sweet Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) lamb shoulder, cut into large chunks
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads, crushed
• 1/2 cup dried prunes, pitted
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
• 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup orange blossom water
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• Fresh cilantro or mint leaves, for garnish