Couscous is the national dish of Algeria and this lamb stew goes with it perfectly.

Lahm Lhalou

2 lb cubed lamb

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup water

2 tbs oil

2 tbs orange juice

1/3 cup blanched almonds

1 + 1/2 cup pitted prunes

2/3 cup sugar

1. Sprinkle salt onto the lamb and cook it in oil on a medium heat until browned.

2.Place almonds, sugar and cinnamon in pan after removing the lamb and setting it aside.

3. Stir in water and orange juice. Bring to the boil whilst stirring.

4.Now add the lamb and simmer with a cover for about 1 hour until tender. After 45 minutes add the prunes.