Tagine is a tasty North African dish that often consists of stewed meat and aromatic flavors such as coriander and apricots. It is a wonderful dish to have at a dinner party as you can make a big batch of it. It’s delicious with bread dipped in or served with giant couscous. Here’s how to make it.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (or substitute with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tin of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or tagine pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken (or tofu/chickpeas) to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly and releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the chopped apricots and sliced almonds to the skillet, stirring to distribute them throughout the dish.
- Cover the skillet or tagine pot and let the tagine simmer gently over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken (or other protein) to become tender. Season the tagine with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Serve your tasty tagine hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Enjoy your flavorful tagine with couscous, rice, or crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
