Global Table Adventure

Ingredients

• 1 red onion , sliced in half moons
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 lb lamb , cut in large chunks
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp saffron (threads)
• salt , to taste
• 1 12 tsp pepper
• water , as needed
• 7 oz dried figs
• 1 cup roasted chestnuts (jarred)
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tsp orange blossom water , optional
• parsley , for garnish