Greeklambbakedinclaypots Recipes
LAMB KLEFTIKO RECIPE (GREEK LAMB COOKED IN PARCHMENT PAPER)
The very best traditional Greek lamb kleftiko recipe (kleftico)! Juicy, tender, melt-in-the-mouth Greek lamb cooked in parchment paper with fluffy potatoes.
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Main
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To prepare this Greek lamb kleftiko recipe, start by washing thoroughly the lamb and cut into portions (approx. 5*6 cm). Place in a large bowl or basin and set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables for the lamb kleftiko. Cut the onions in half and then in four wedges. Cut the peppers in 2-3 cm chunks and slice 2 cloves of garlic. Add the vegetables in the bowl with the lamb and pour in the olive oil, white wine and lemon juice. Add the mustard, 2 whole cloves of garlic, sprinkle with oregano and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to blend all the ingredients together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, chill and let marinade for at least 2 hours. It's best to leave the meat for the lamb kleftiko marinade overnight, to soak up all the wonderful flavours.
- Once the meat for the lamb kleftiko is marinated, return the lamb at room temperature. In the same bowl add the cheese (cut into 2cm cubes) and blend. Preheat the oven to 180C.
- To prepare the potatoes for this lamb kleftiko recipe, peel the potatoes and cut in four pieces. (The lamb kleftiko will require about 2 1/2 hours baking, so it's best to cut the potatoes in large pieces, to keep their shape.)
- Now it's time to wrap the lamb kleftiko in parchment paper. Lay 4 long pieces of parchment paper to form a star. Pop the potatoes in the centre of the parchment paper and season with salt and a pinch of oregano. Pour the marinade from the lamb over the potatoes and set the lamb and vegetables on top of the potatoes. Layer with the sliced tomato and enclose the lamb kleftiko into a pouch. To enclose the lamb kleftiko hold the parchment paper from the edges, crosswise and grab with your hand in the middle, just above the stuffing and squeeze. Use the kitchen string to tie tightly the whole thing together, just above the stuffing and lift into a roasting tin.
- Roast the lamb kleftiko in the oven for about 1 hour 45 minutes until tender. Remove the tin from the oven and increase the temperature to 220C. Unwrap the lamb kleftiko and scrunch the parchment paper under the rim of the tin. Baste the lamb with the juices and return in the oven for a further 20 mins until browned. Remove the pieces of lamb from the pouch and wrap them in some foil to rest. Toss the potatoes and return in the oven for about 20 minutes, until nicely coloured.
- Return the lamb pieces in the roasting tin and serve the lamb kleftiko as it is. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 714kcal, Sugar 4.8g, Sodium 1236.9mg, Fat 37.2g, SaturatedFat 11.8g, UnsaturatedFat 23.1g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 33.4g, Fiber 5.5g, Protein 57.4g, Cholesterol 152mg
GREEK LAMB BAKED IN CLAY POTS
This method of roasting meat in clay pots or water jugs was used by women during the Greek War of Independance to surreptitously bake and bring food to their soliders in the mountains. Any clay or earthen cookware will do. I use individual serving size clay bowls.
Provided by Pokey in San Antonio
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the dough:.
- Note--Make enough dough to cover the clay pot(s). I double or triple the recipe depending on how many clay bowls I need to cover.
- Place flour in a bowl and mix in salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and add water. Mix together until dough is formed. Knead for 3-5 minutes. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
- When ready, roll out dough on floured surface. Make sure the dough is large enough to cover the opening of the clay dish with at least 2 inches over hang. I divide the dough into the number of bowls I need to cover and roll out each separately.
- For the filling:.
- In a large bowl mix all ingredients except feta.
- Transfer to clay pot(s) and top with feta.
- Gently cover the container(s) and seal around the edge with your finger. A little water helps.
- Place baking dish(s) on lowest rack in cold oven and turn heat to 275. Bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
- Turn off oven, open door, and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before removing.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 817.2, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 133.8, Sodium 1260.4, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 40.4
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