Serves 4
Spiced lamb shoulder with dates and shallots and couscous ingredients:
1 boneless shoulder of lamb, about 1.5 kilograms.
8-12 shallot, peeled and left whole or cut into halves or quarters if large.
12 fresh dates, stone removed.
4 tablespoons olive oil.
2 garlic cloves, crushed.
2 teaspoons each ground cumin and coriander.
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
400 ml lamb, chicken or vegetable stock.
Handful coriander to serve.
Couscous: 400 grams instant
couscous. 500 ml hot chicken or vegetable stock (or strained juices from
the...