Tagine Lamb Shank

Lamb Shank Tagine in Singapore: Slow-Cooked, Fall-Off-the-Bone

Tagine Lamb Shank at Anatolia is a marinated lamb shank slow-cooked in a clay tagine pot with tomatoes, onions, carrots, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. It comes out fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich sauce. It's halal, costs S$34.90, and you can collect it on Arab Street or get it delivered across Singapore, usually within the hour.

A tagine is two things at once: the cone-shaped clay pot from North Africa, and the slow-cooked dish that comes out of it. The shape traps the steam and bastes the meat as it cooks, which is why a proper tagine lamb shank turns so tender you barely need a knife. Ours is marinated, then simmered low and slow with vegetables and spices until the meat gives way and the sauce turns deep and rich. This is patient cooking, and you can taste it.

Why Order the Lamb Shank Tagine

• A whole lamb shank, slow-cooked until it's fall-off-the-bone tender.
• Cooked the traditional way, in a clay tagine, so the meat stays moist.
• A rich sauce built from tomatoes, onions, carrots, and herbs.
• Aromatic and savoury rather than fiery.
• Halal, and a proper comfort-food centrepiece.

Taste and Flavor Profile

Slow cooking changes lamb. The shank, which is a tougher cut, breaks down over hours into something soft and rich, and it soaks up the spices as it goes. The tomatoes and onions cook down into a thick, savoury sauce, the carrots add a little sweetness, and the herbs keep it fresh. It's warm and aromatic, the kind of deep flavour you only get from time, not heat.

Ingredients

• Marinated lamb shank
• Aromatic spices
• Fresh tomatoes
• Onions
• Carrots
• Fresh herbs

Preparation Method

The lamb shank is marinated first, then slow-simmered in a clay tagine pot with the vegetables and spices. The pot does the work: it holds in the moisture and cooks the shank gently until the meat pulls away from the bone. There's no shortcut here. A shank needs hours to get right, and that slow braise is what separates a real tagine from a rushed stew.

Serving Suggestions

The sauce is the best part, so serve it with something to soak it up. Couscous is the classic choice, or warm flatbread to mop the plate. A fresh salad or some grilled vegetables balance the richness, and a cool ayran from our drinks works alongside.

Perfect For

• Comfort-food lovers who want lamb slow-cooked, not grilled
• Anyone after something different from the kebab menu
• A hearty halal main near Bugis or Arab Street
• Cooler evenings, or any time you want a proper braise

Portion Information

This is a single lamb shank, a satisfying main for one. Pair it with couscous, bread, or a salad to round it into a fuller meal. For a bigger spread, our Mandi Lamb for 2 is another slow-cooked lamb dish built for sharing.

A Note on Nutrition

This is braised, not fried, and built on lamb with real vegetables cooked into the sauce. It's a hearty, rich main. Pair it with salad rather than extra bread if you want to keep it balanced.

Why Order From Anatolia

We're on Arab Street, a short walk from Sultan Mosque, Bugis, and Haji Lane, cooking Turkish, Lebanese, and North African food the traditional way. Call us on +65 8227 7270 to order or ask a question. Pickup is usually ready in about an hour, delivery mostly arrives within the hour, and orders over S$100 ship free. If you like slow-cooked lamb, try our Mandi Lamb for 2 too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tagine Lamb Shank halal?

Yes. It's prepared to halal standards, the same as the rest of our menu.

What is a tagine?

A tagine is both the cone-shaped North African clay pot and the slow-cooked dish made in it. The pot traps steam and keeps the meat moist as it cooks.

Is the lamb tender?

Very. The shank is slow-cooked until it falls off the bone.

What's in it?

A marinated lamb shank cooked with tomatoes, onions, carrots, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs.

What should I serve it with?

Couscous or warm flatbread to soak up the sauce, plus a salad or grilled vegetables to balance it.

How much is it?

S$34.90 per order.

Is it spicy?

No. It's aromatic and warm rather than hot. The spices add depth, not heat.

How is it different from mandi?

The tagine is a braise: lamb slow-cooked in a rich sauce, North African style. Mandi is rice-based: slow-cooked meat over fragrant spiced rice, Arabian style.

Can I get it delivered or pick it up?

Both. Delivery mostly arrives within the hour, orders over S$100 ship free, and pickup at 58 Arab Street is usually ready in about an hour.

Does it contain allergens?

It contains lamb and is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts, dairy, and gluten. Flag any allergies before ordering.

Order Your Lamb Shank Tagine

Add it to your cart, pick your sides, and have a rich, slow-cooked lamb shank in front of you within the hour. Collection on Arab Street or delivery across Singapore. Call +65 8227 7270, order online, or book a table.