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El Ham Lahlou (Sweet Lamb For Ramadhan)

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      Title: EL HAM LAHLOU (SWEET LAMB FOR RAMADHAN)
 Categories: Lamb, Algerian, Holiday
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      3 tb Butter
      1 lb Lamb; in 3-inch pieces
    1/2 ts Cinnamon, ground
      3 c  Water
    1/4 c  Sugar
     12    Dried prunes soaked in water
           -for one hour
      2 tb White raisins
      2 tb Whole blanched almonds
      1    Firm pear; peel/core/wedges
      2 tb Orange blossom water
 
  The holy celebration of Ramadhan is when the Algerian Muslims eat this
  sweet lamb after a day of fasting. It is almost a dessert meat, with
  raisins, prunes, sugar, almonds and orange blossom water, and it is
  cooked without salt, to prevent thirst the next day for those fasting.
  
  1. Melt the butter in a pan, add the lamb and saute over low heat for
  5 minutes. Add the cinnamon, water and sugar and mix well. Increase
  the heat to moderate and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the meat
  is tender. The sauce will darken.
  
  2. Drain the prunes and add them to the lamb with the raisins,
  almonds and pear. Simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove the pan from the
  heat and stir in the orange blossom water.
  
  Serve at room temperature with rice, salad and bread. Serves 4 to 6
  with other dishes.
  
  Source: "The Great Book of Couscous" by Copeland Marks
 
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