Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Tomatoes and Honey
"Cinnamon and honey are surprisingly delicious additions to this Moroccan tagine of chicken and tomatoes. The chicken is stewed until tender with lots of tomatoes, which reduce to a thick, sweet puree. A garnish of toasted sesame seeds and fried almonds add nutty contrast. Moroccan tagines are traditionally served with Moroccan bread for scooping up the meat and sauce. Serves 4...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 chicken, whole or cut into pieces
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6 or 7 tomatoes (approx. 3 lb. or 1 1/4 kg)
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3 tablespoons (80 g) butter
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1 small onion, grated
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2 or 3 cloves of garlic, pressed
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small handful of fresh cilantro (coriander), finely chopped
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ginger
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (golden unhulled if possible)
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handful of fried almonds (see link above)
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