Delicious Baked Lamb with Yogurt Sauce - Authentic Albanian Recipe
Experience the flavors of Albania with this delicious baked lamb dish, layered with yogurt sauce. Ready in 90 min, it's a comforting, healthy meal.
For extra flavor, marinate the lamb in yogurt overnight before cooking.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
90 min
Servings
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft. Then, add the cubed lamb and brown on all sides.
- 3
Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried mint. Pour in the water and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
In a bowl, whisk together yogurt and eggs until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt.
- 5
Layer the lamb mixture in a baking dish, then pour the yogurt mixture over it evenly.
- 6
If using, sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake in the oven for 60 minutes, or until golden.
- 7
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your authentic Albanian Tavë Kosi!
Chef's Essential Tip
Essential for Delicious Baked Lamb with Yogurt Sauce - Authentic…
A pro tip matched to this dish — not a generic kitchen shortcut.
After searing, add wine, stock, or water and scrape the fond. It dissolves into a quick pan sauce that ties the whole dish together.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
30g
carbs
10g
fiber
0g
sodium
900mg
protein
30g
calories
450
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