Imagine my surprise to be told that the animals were indeed in their holiday best.
It was nearing Tabaski and they were being sold to serve as the main event.
It honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah’s commandment.
Photo: Evan de Normandie
Ismail is saved by the appearance of a lamb that is sacrificed instead.
Try the recipe, below, for Tabaski or any special occasion.
Rub lamb all over with blood orange juice.
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Slice 1 garlic clove into narrow slivers; set aside.
Mince the remaining 4 garlic cloves.
Slip a bit of the paste into each of the incisions in the lamb along with the garlic slivers.
Rub the mixture all over the lamb, covering it evenly.
Place the lamb in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
Allow the lamb to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
If using a larger cut of meat, double the spices and increase the cooking time at 350F.
Look for it in the spice section of your grocery store or online.
It has a strong, peppery flavor with hints of citrus.
Look for it at African markets or online.
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