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Stuffed Moroccan Lamb Spleens (Tihal)

Stuffed Moroccan Lamb Spleens (Tihal)
Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Prep Time30 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
 4 Lamb spleens
For the stuffing
 200 g (7 oz) Ground lamb
 1 Medium onion, finely chopped
 100 g (3.5 oz) Green olives, pitted and sliced
 ½ Preserved lemon, finely chopped
 2 tbsp Finely chopped lamb kidney fat
 3 Garlic cloves, grated
 1 tsp Ground coriander
 1 tsp Ground cumin
 ½ tsp Black pepper
 1 tsp Ground paprika
 1 tsp Salt
 ½ tsp Harissa (or hot sauce)
 2 tbsp Finely chopped cilantro and parsley
Preparing the Stuffing
1

In a large bowl, combine all the stuffing ingredients: ground lamb, chopped onions, green olives, preserved lemon, lamb kidney fat, garlic, ground coriander, pepper, paprika, salt, cumin, harissa, parsley, and cilantro. Mix everything well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the filling.

Preparing the Stuffing

Stuffing the Spleens
2

Take the lamb spleens and gently open them up. Begin filling each spleen with the prepared stuffing mixture, pushing it to the bottom to ensure maximum filling capacity. Continue to stuff until the spleens are completely filled.

Stuffing the Spleens

Securing the Spleens
3

Use toothpicks or skewers to securely close the openings of the stuffed spleens, preventing the filling from spilling out during cooking.

Securing the Spleens

Preparing for Baking
4

Place the stuffed spleens on a parchment paper-lined baking pan. Cover the spleens with another sheet of parchment paper to keep them moist while baking.

Preparing for Baking

Baking the Spleens
5

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 40 minutes. For a golden finish, remove the top parchment paper 10 minutes before the end of cooking. Serve the spleens immediately while warm!

Baking the Spleens

Ingredients

Ingredients
 4 Lamb spleens
For the stuffing
 200 g (7 oz) Ground lamb
 1 Medium onion, finely chopped
 100 g (3.5 oz) Green olives, pitted and sliced
 ½ Preserved lemon, finely chopped
 2 tbsp Finely chopped lamb kidney fat
 3 Garlic cloves, grated
 1 tsp Ground coriander
 1 tsp Ground cumin
 ½ tsp Black pepper
 1 tsp Ground paprika
 1 tsp Salt
 ½ tsp Harissa (or hot sauce)
 2 tbsp Finely chopped cilantro and parsley

Directions

Preparing the Stuffing
1

In a large bowl, combine all the stuffing ingredients: ground lamb, chopped onions, green olives, preserved lemon, lamb kidney fat, garlic, ground coriander, pepper, paprika, salt, cumin, harissa, parsley, and cilantro. Mix everything well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the filling.

Preparing the Stuffing

Stuffing the Spleens
2

Take the lamb spleens and gently open them up. Begin filling each spleen with the prepared stuffing mixture, pushing it to the bottom to ensure maximum filling capacity. Continue to stuff until the spleens are completely filled.

Stuffing the Spleens

Securing the Spleens
3

Use toothpicks or skewers to securely close the openings of the stuffed spleens, preventing the filling from spilling out during cooking.

Securing the Spleens

Preparing for Baking
4

Place the stuffed spleens on a parchment paper-lined baking pan. Cover the spleens with another sheet of parchment paper to keep them moist while baking.

Preparing for Baking

Baking the Spleens
5

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 40 minutes. For a golden finish, remove the top parchment paper 10 minutes before the end of cooking. Serve the spleens immediately while warm!

Baking the Spleens

Notes

Stuffed Moroccan Lamb Spleens (Tihal)
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