Baghdad Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 1 (17 ounce) can figs, drained (reserve juice) and chopped
• 1 3/4 cups water, or as needed
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 3/4 cup sliced onion
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup sliced almonds