Lamb Testicles Tajine

Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients :

·         2 beef testicles or 4 lamb testicles

·         1 medium onion, cut into small cubes

·         3 large onions, thinly sliced

·         1 garlic clove, grated

·         2 tablespoons vegetable oil

·         1 tablespoon olive oil

·         1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

·         1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

·         A pinch of saffron threads

·         1/2 teaspoon pepper

·         Pinch of salt

·         40 ml water

·         100 grams raisins

·         1 tablespoon honey

Directions :

1- Thoroughly clean the lamb testicles. Cut the testicles in half lengthwise then gently peel the outer skin
2- Heat the vegetable oil in a pot, over medium-low heat. Add the onion cubes, garlic, and pinch of salt. Stir for 4 minutes then add olive oil.
3- Add the testicles and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Handle gently so they don’t break.
4- Add the spices: turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, saffron thread, and pepper. Gently stir. Let cook for 5 minutes and flip the testicles from time to time so that all sides are cooked.
5- Add the water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil.
6- Once the liquid in the pan starts bubbling, add the finely sliced onions. Place the testicles on top of the finely chopped onions.
7- Add honey, cover the pot, and cook for 10 minutes.
8- Drain the raisins from the water and add them to the pot. Add the honey and a pinch of cinnamon. Gently stir, cover, and cook for 30-45 minutes until the onions caramelized. While cooking, flip the testicles from time to time, so that all sides are cooked evenly.
9- Plate in a serving dish and decorate with toasted sesame seeds.