Cypriot Slowed Cooked Lamb-Goat

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 16
Slow Cooked Cypriot Lamb-Goat Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours and 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 kg leg of lamb
1 tomatoes , crushed
1 cup water
1 kg potato , peeled
500 g green beans
15 allspice , whole
2 garlic cloves
4 bay leaves
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup risoni
200 g kefalotyri , cubed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
840
Sugar
3g
Fat
64g
The Slow Cooked Cypriot Lamb-Goat recipe is a traditional Cypriot dish that has been passed down from generation to generation. Known as Kleftiko, this dish was originally prepared by shepherds, who would salt and cover their lamb in a sealed container to keep it moist when cooked. This slow-cooked succulent lamb-goat dish is a versatile recipe that can be served with rice, green salad, or bread. As a beloved Cypriot recipe, Kleftiko is a meal that brings people together, no matter the occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 160°C after ensuring your lamb is at room temperature.
2.Season both sides of the meat with salt and pepper.
3.Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven, adding the meat to brown on all sides, approximately 8 minutes.
4.Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
5.Now it's time to sauté onions and garlic for 5 minutes until they're fragrant and soft.
6.Add tomatoes, bay leaves, allspice, sugar, and water.
7.Now it's time to bring back the meat in the Dutch oven and add enough wine until the meat is halfway submerged.
8.Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours.
9.Add potatoes and green beans, then continue cooking for an additional 45 minutes.
10.Finally, sprinkle risoni and kefalotyri over the top, then return the dish to the oven for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
11.Serve hot!

PROS

Slow Cooked Cypriot Lamb-Goat is a perfect recipe for a family dinner.

The dish is falling-off-the-bone tender, with a rich sauce that is bursting with flavor.

CONS

This recipe is quite time-consuming, so it’s not ideal for a last-minute meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a protein-rich food that contains essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
Green beans are loaded with nutrients such as vitamins A and C, fiber, calcium, and Iron.
Potatoes are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber.
However, the cheese and risoni content of this recipe makes it a dish worth savoring now and again, given its considerable amount of calories and fat.

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