Lamb in yogurt
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Tavi Kosi is a very popular dish in Albania, consisting of lamb baked in yogurt. This dish is considered festive in Albania and is especially popular in the city of Elbasan. The recipe includes all the characteristic elements of the local cuisine: lamb, yogurt, and eggs. So, if you want to serve an authentic Albanian dish, this lamb in yogurt (or Tavi Kosi, if you prefer) is perfect for you. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take a baking dish, place a piece of lamb in it. Put a couple of pieces of butter on the lamb. Place in an oven preheated to 170 degrees and bake for 40 minutes.
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Step 2
While cooking the meat, occasionally baste it with the rendered fat. After 40 minutes, remove the meat from the oven, add the rice, and leave it undisturbed.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt sauce. Mix yogurt, salt, pepper, and beaten eggs. Stir until smooth.
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Step 4
In a saucepan, melt a little butter and quickly sauté the flour in it.
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Step 5
Add the yogurt. Stirring, cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 6
Pour the sauce into the baking dish with the meat. Return to the oven and bake for 45 minutes at 190 degrees. After this time, the lamb in yogurt will be ready ;)