Chanfana
Chanfana is a traditional Portuguese lamb stew, slow-cooked to perfection in a clay pot. The meat becomes incredibly tender, infused with red wine, garlic, and bay leaves. This hearty dish is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 4 h 30 min
- Racions
- 6
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 808 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir sulfits. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 1.500 glamb shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 750 mlred wine, good quality, dry
- 8 gragarlic, crushed
- 3 ubay leaf
- 1 cspaprika
- 0,5 ctcumin
- 3 csolive oil
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
Estris
clay pot · large bowl · dutch oven · oven
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Uns 10 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the lamb shoulder chunks with the crushed garlic, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the lamb is evenly coated with the spices.
- 3
Add the red wine and mix well, ensuring the lamb is submerged. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, several hours in the refrigerator.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: Marinating overnight will enhance the flavor significantly.
- 4
Transfer the marinated lamb and all the liquid into a large, oven-safe clay pot or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: A traditional clay pot helps distribute heat evenly and retains moisture.
- 5
Drizzle the olive oil over the lamb mixture.
Uns 1 min
- 6
Cover the pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: A tight seal is crucial to prevent liquid loss during the long cooking time.
- 7
Place the pot in the preheated oven and cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the lamb is fork-tender and easily falls apart.
Uns 4 h
Nota de cuina: Check occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid; if it's drying out, add a small amount of water or red wine.
- 8
Once cooked, remove the bay leaves.
Uns 1 min
- 9
Serve the Chanfana hot, traditionally with boiled potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 808,4kcal
- Proteïnes
- 40,9g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 6,9g
- Greixos
- 62,1g
- Fibra
- 0,7g
- Sucre
- 0,8g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover Chanfana in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or wine if needed to maintain moisture.