Sunday, April 18, 2010

TAJEEN

PREP: 20 MINUTES ----- COOK: 1 HOUR ---- SERVINGS: 4-6


A traditional Libyan dish--tasty, fast, easy!
  • 4-6 pieces 1-inch thick lamb chops
  • 5 medium potatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 ripe medium tomatoes
  • 3 jalapeno or hot peppers
  • 4 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppers
  • 1 teaspoon Libyan spice (or middle eastern 7 spice)
1. Peel potatoes and cut crosswise into 1-inch thick circle

2. Peel and slice onion

3. Dice fresh tomatoes

4. Mix all ingredients together in a large casserole

5. Bake covered in preheated oven at 500°F (250°C) for 30 minutes

6. Lower oven temperature to 425°F (215°C) and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes

7. Broil for 5 minutes or as desired

Serve with spiced rice (coming soon) or with French baguette

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