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Tavë Kosi

Name: Tavë Kosi
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 500 g lamb, trimmed and cut into pieces; 2 cup long grain rice; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp paprika; 200 ml greek yogurt; 100 ml cream; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup chicken or lamb stock

Traditional Albanian lamb and yogurt casserole with rice, a comfort food dish served at special occasions

Ingredients

500 g lamb, trimmed and cut into pieces

2 cup long grain rice

1 large onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp cinnamon

0.5 tsp paprika

200 ml greek yogurt

100 ml cream

2 bay leaves

1 cup chicken or lamb stock

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add lamb pieces and cook until browned on all sides.

Add chopped onions and garlic, cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in rice, salt, pepper, cinnamon, paprika, and bay leaves. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add stock and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with cream to create a smooth sauce.

Once rice is cooked, remove from heat and gently stir in the yogurt mixture.

Transfer mixture into an oven-proof dish and cover with foil.

Bake for 20-30 minutes until top is golden brown.