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Tavë Kosi

Name: Tavë Kosi
Total time: 1h 30m
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: 800g lamb shoulder, cubed; 100g rice, rinsed; 60g butter, 2 tbsp flour; 500g Greek yogurt; 3 eggs, salt, pepper, oregano

Albania's national dish — lamb baked under a tangy, custardy yogurt-and-egg topping with rice.

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1h 30m 6 servings Medium

Ingredients

• 800g lamb shoulder, cubed
• 100g rice, rinsed
• 60g butter, 2 tbsp flour
• 500g Greek yogurt
• 3 eggs, salt, pepper, oregano

Method

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Brown lamb in butter, season; transfer to a baking dish with rice and a cup of stock.

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1
Brown lamb in butter, season; transfer to a baking dish with rice and a cup of stock.
2
Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 30 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
3
Whisk yogurt, eggs and flour into a smooth custard; season.
4
Pour over the lamb and bake 35-40 minutes until golden and just set.