Name: Authentic T'faya from Algeria
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) boneless lamb shoulder or chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup (75g) raisins; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water (optional, for color and aroma); 5 cups (350ml) water or beef/lamb broth; 1 tablespoon (15g) sugar (optional, to enhance caramelization if onions are not sweet enough); Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

T'faya Algeria

Caramelized onions with raisins and meat, served with couscous.

Algeria sweet-savory

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