Skip to main content

GREEK LAMB

GREEK LAMB


45 ml olive oil

900 g small new potatoes, scraped, or old potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

1.25kg boned shoulder of lamb, cut into cubes

2 large onions, skinned and sliced

15 ml flour

300 ml dry white wine

350 g tomatoes, skinned and chopped

30 ml wine vinegar

2 cinnamon sticks

2 bay leaves

15 ml chopped fresh thyme or 5 ml dried

salt and pepper

thyme sprigs, to garnish


  1. Heat 30 ml of the oil in a large flameproof casserole. Pierce each potato with a sharp knife, add to the casserole and fry over moderate heat until golden on all sides. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent kitchen paper.

  2. Heat the remaining oil in the casserole, add the lamb and onions and fry over moderate heat until browned on all sides. Sprinkle in the flour and fry 1 further minute, stirring until absorbed.

  3. Pour the wine into the casserole and add the tomatoes and wine vinegar. Bring slowly to the boil, then lower the heat and add the cinnamon, bay leaves, chopped thyme and seasoning to taste. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

  4. Add the fried potatoes to the casserole and continue simmering for a further 1 hour, or until the lamb and potatoes are tender. Remove the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves, then taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.
    Note: If you find the thought of boning a shoulder of lamb yourself too daunting, ask your butcher to do it. Be sure to give enough advance notice.

    Serves 4 – 6 


GREEK LAMB

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

SOLE COLBERT

SOLE COLBERT 4 small Dover or lemon soles, skinned 30 ml seasoned flour 2 eggs, beaten 50-75 g fresh breadcrumbs vegetable oil for deep-frying Maître d’hôtel Butter Remove the black skin by holding firmly at the tail and pull it off up to the head.  Rinse and wipe the soles. With a sharp knife make a cut down the centre of the backbone on one side of the fish. Raise the fillets on this side only away from the bone to form a pocket. With the points of scissors, cut the backbone through just below the head and above the tail, so that it may be more easily removed after the fish is cooked. Dip the soles in seasoned flour and coat with beaten egg and breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs on well. Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 180°C add the fish and fry for about 6-7 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. Using scissors or a knife, cut the backbone and ease it from the cooked fish. Fill the centre cavity of each fish with Maître d’hôtel Butter and serve. Serves 4 SO...
Post a Comment
Read more

15 Best Restaurants in Sedona AZ: The Ultimate 2025 Guide

Best Restaurants in Sedona AZ: The Ultimate Foodie Guide (2025)   Let's talk about finding the best restaurants in Sedona AZ . If you're planning a trip, you are in for an absolute visual feast. The red rocks, the vortexes, the "vibe"—it's all true. But in my opinion, finding great food in Sedona is just as critical as finding a great hiking trail. I believe it’s the defining part of any great American foodie trip, whether you're in the high desert of Arizona or exploring the Texas Hill Country, which I covered in my guide to the best restaurants in Fredericksburg TX . Why is it so hard here? Because in a town built on tourism, you get a lot of overpriced, mediocre "tourist trap" food. I believe a great meal in Sedona shouldn't just be about the food on the plate; it has to be about the experience . It’s about sipping a perfectly crafted cocktail while the sun sets over those fiery red rocks. It's about food that feels as magical as the t...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Ultimate Vegan Color War: Arctic Fox vs. Manic Panic vs. Lime Crime – Which Fantasy Dye Reigns Supreme?

Vegan Color War: Arctic Fox vs. Manic Panic vs. Lime Crime – The Ultimate Fantasy Dye Comparison The Ethical Revolution of Fantasy Hair   The world of fantasy hair color has undergone a significant transformation, moving from chemical-heavy formulas to Semi-Permanent Vegan Hair Dye Comparison . Today, three brands dominate this vibrant, cruelty-free market: Arctic Fox, Manic Panic, and Lime Crime. Each brand promises bold colour, but their formulations, longevity, and overall user experience differ significantly. This in-depth comparison analyzes the ROI of each brand, helping you choose the best vegan option for high pigment, long-lasting, and ethically sourced hair color.   1. Pillar 1: Formulation and Ethical ROI – Beyond Cruelty-Free   While all three are certified vegan and cruelty-free, their specific formulas offer different benefits and ethical standpoints: Brand Signature Formula Features Ethical Nuance Arctic Fox Highly conditioning, contains plant o...
Post a Comment
Read more