Lamb shanks are known to be braised for hours. This dish is best accompanied by mashed potatoes and is even served at a restaurant named Mansouria.

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 olive oil
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 4 lamb shanks, frenched, if desired
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 2 tbsp. ras el hanout (make your own)
• 1⁄4 tsp. crushed saffron threads
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 cup blanched whole almonds
• 2⁄3 cup Ioway Bee Farm honey
• Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish