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Mechoui

Name: Mechoui
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 40 min
Yield: 6 porcij
Cuisine: moroccan, north_african
Ingredients: 2,5 kg lamb shoulder bone-in; 6 strok garlic minced; 2 žlica cumin ground; 1 žlica paprika smoked; 3 žlica olive oil; 2 žlička salt; 1 žlička black pepper freshly ground; 2,5 skodelica water

Mechoui is a traditional Moroccan dish featuring a whole lamb or a large cut of lamb, slow-roasted until incredibly tender and falling off the bone. This recipe focuses on a lamb shoulder, seasoned simply to highlight the meat's natural flavors. It's perfect for a special occasion or a large gathering.

Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin

Skupni čas: 4 h 40 min
Porcije: 6
Zahtevnost: Srednje
Na porcijo: 1124 kcal

Brez glutena

Priprava

Sestavine

2,5 kglamb shoulder, bone-in
6 strokgarlic, minced
2 žlicacumin, ground
1 žlicapaprika, smoked
3 žlicaolive oil
2 žličkasalt
1 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground
2,5 skodelicawater

Oprema

aluminum foil · cutting board · small bowl · roasting pan

Postopek

Korak za korakom

1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Približno 10 min
2
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a paste.
Približno 5 min
3
Pat the lamb shoulder dry with paper towels.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Removing excess moisture helps the seasoning adhere better and promotes a crispier exterior.
4
Rub the seasoning paste generously all over the lamb shoulder, ensuring it gets into any crevices.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: You can make small incisions in the lamb to allow the paste to penetrate deeper, if desired.
5
Place the seasoned lamb shoulder in a large roasting pan.
Približno 1 min
6
Pour the water into the bottom of the roasting pan, around the lamb.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: This helps create a moist environment, preventing the lamb from drying out during the long cooking process.
7
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure a good seal to trap the steam and moisture.
8
Roast in the preheated oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the lamb is extremely tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
Približno 4 h
Kuharjeva opomba: Check for tenderness by gently prodding with a fork; it should feel very soft.
9
Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the exterior to brown slightly.
Približno 30 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
10
Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
Približno 1 min
11
Tent the lamb loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving or shredding.
Približno 20 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meat.
12
Serve the mechoui warm, traditionally with fresh bread and a simple salad.

Na porcijo

Hranilne vrednosti

46%Ocena

Kalorije: 1123,9kcal
Beljakovine: 67,7g
Ogljikovi hidrati: 4,1g
Maščobe: 99,2g
Vlaknine: 0,9g
Sladkorji: 0,1g

Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.

Pravilno shranjevanje

Shranjevanje

Store any leftover mechoui in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pogrevanje

Gently reheat in the oven at a low temperature, covered with foil, until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts.