Kuzu Tandir
This traditional Turkish lamb dish features slow-roasted lamb shank until incredibly tender. A simple preparation allows the rich flavor of the lamb to shine. It's perfect for a special occasion or a comforting dinner.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 3 h 30 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Težina
- Srednje
Priprema
Sastojci
- 2 komlamb shank
- 1 komyellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 češanjgarlic, smashed
- 1 komcarrot, roughly chopped
- 2 šalicawater
- 1,5 žličicasalt
- 0,5 žličicablack pepper, freshly ground
- 2 kombay leaf
Oprema
dutch oven · knife · roasting pan
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Oko 10 min
- 2
Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and black pepper.
Oko 2 min
- 3
Place the lamb shanks in a large Dutch oven or a deep roasting pan.
Oko 1 min
- 4
Add the roughly chopped onion, smashed garlic, chopped carrot, and bay leaves around the lamb shanks.
Oko 5 min
- 5
Pour the water into the pan, ensuring it covers about one-third of the lamb shanks.
Oko 1 min
- 6
Cover the Dutch oven tightly with its lid or seal the roasting pan securely with aluminum foil.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Ensure a tight seal to trap all the moisture and create a steaming effect.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the lamb is fork-tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
Oko 3 h
Napomena kuhara: The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the lamb shanks.
- 8
Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven and let the lamb rest, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.
Oko 15 min
Napomena kuhara: Resting helps the juices redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
- 9
Serve the Kuzu Tandir hot, with its pan juices spooned over the lamb.
Napomena kuhara: The vegetables and bay leaves can be discarded or strained out of the pan juices if preferred.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover Kuzu Tandir in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in the oven at 150°C (300°F) or on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to prevent drying out.