Name: Try this sweet and spicy Apricot Harissa Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 750g diced lamb; 1 1⁄2 tbsp harissa, Middle Eastern spice blend; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock; 3⁄4 cup apricot nectar; 350g finger eggplants, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1cm slices; Tzatziki and toasted Turkish bread, to serve

Try this sweet and spicy Apricot Harissa Lamb

This fiery, aromatic dish takes inspiration from Middle Eastern cuisine.

Skip to Recipe

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

20M

Total

35M

Harissa isn’t for the faint-hearted but the heat is tempered by the cool tzatziki.

You will need about 3 to 4 finger eggplants. Replace with zucchini if preferred. Diced lamb is available from major supermarkets.

Ingredients

750g diced lamb

1 1⁄2 tbsp harissa, Middle Eastern spice blend

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock

3⁄4 cup apricot nectar

350g finger eggplants, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1cm slices

Tzatziki and toasted Turkish bread, to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a stockpot over high heat. Add lamb in two batches. Cook, stirring for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned.

Step 2

Return all lamb to the pot with the spice blend and paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in stock and nectar. Bring to a boil. Cover with a lid. Gently boil for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add eggplant. Gently boil, covered, for a further 5 minutes, or until tender, being careful not to overcook eggplant, or it will fall apart. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Step 4

Serve with tzatziki and toasted Turkish bread.

New Idea Food

Trusted by Australians since 1902, New Idea Food is your ultimate destination for reliable, family-friendly cooking. To ensure every quick weeknight dinner, budget-friendly meal, and dreamy dessert works perfectly the first time you make it, our content is created entirely by a dedicated team of qualified chefs, home economists, and culinary editors. Every single recipe is rigorously developed and cross-tested in our physical Test Kitchen using standard residential appliances. Whether we’re sharing foundational step-by-step how-to guides for beginners, parsing the latest food trends, or collaborating with Australia’s top celebrity chefs, our mission remains rooted in rigorous quality control to make everyday cooking easier, safer, and genuinely inspiring. You can read more about the New Idea Food team here.

Facebook