Tavë KosiBaked Lamb and Yogurt Casserole
Tavë Kosi is an Albanian baked lamb and yogurt casserole. The lamb and rice are cooked first, then baked beneath a lightly thickened yogurt-and-egg topping.
Prep
25m
Cook
1h 15m
Serves
4
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- Albania
- Kosovo
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Ingredients
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Casserole
- 700gLamb Shoulder (cut into large pieces)
- 150gWhite Rice (rinsed)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 40gUnsalted Butter
- 30mlExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 8gSalt
- 3gBlack Pepper
- 700mlWater
Topping
- 600gPlain Yogurt
- 3pcsEgg
- 25gAll-Purpose Flour
- 3gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat and brown the lamb shoulder well on all sides.
- 02
Add the garlic, salt, and black pepper, then pour in the water. Cover and simmer gently until the lamb shoulder is nearly tender.
- 03
Stir the white rice and unsalted butter into the casserole mixture and cook just until the white rice begins to swell but is still firm.
- 04
Whisk the plain yogurt, eggs, all-purpose flour, and salt until smooth.
- 05
Transfer the casserole mixture to a baking dish, spread it evenly, and pour the topping over it.
- 06
Bake until the topping is set and lightly golden, about 35 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Let it rest briefly before serving.
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