Lamb Kleftiko
Lamb Kleftiko is a traditional slow-cooked Greek stew made with lamb shanks. It’s normally served with Greek couscous, but can be served with rice or flatbread too. It’s a lovely comforting dish all year round, perfect for lazy family meals at the weekend or for laid-back dinner parties.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C.
- Rub the lamb shank with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Fry them in a large casserole dish until they change colour then put aside.
- Add more olive oil to the pan and soften onion and garlic. Add all other ingredients, then put the lamb back and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning them regularly.
- Put the lid on and place the dish in the middle of the oven. Cook for a couple of hours, turning the shanks every half hour and adding more stock if necessary.
- The lamb is cooked when the meat is tender and it comes away from the bone easily.
- Serve with lemon zest and chopped parsley scattered on top.