ARNAKI KLEFTIKO (BANDIT'S LAMB)
This recipe is an adaptation of a dish fixed in the mountains by guerillas (bandits) who needed to cook without being seen. They placed the meat on coals in a hole, covered it up, and let it cook for up to 24 hours. No trace of any stolen animal, and no smell of cooking meat to give them away.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 480°F
- Rub the lamb with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- With a sharp knife, pierce the lamb and insert a clove of garlic and a piece of cheese into each opening. Do this until the cloves are all inserted into the lamb.
- Drizzle the potatoes and carrots with any remaining oil, season to taste with salt and pepper.
- On a clean work surface, spread out the parchment sheets and lay the lamb in the center, with the potatoes and carrots. If there is any remaining cheese, add as well.
- Close the parchment paper and secure well, tucking the sides underneath to make a packet.
- Fill a roasting pan 1/3 full of water, add the packet and cook for 2 hours 30 minutes, adding more water to the pan as needed to keep from getting dry.
- When done, lift the entire packet onto a serving platter, and cut open at the table to serve.
- Alternate preparation: Cut meat into serving size portions and wrap each portion, together with portion-size serving of potatoes and carrots, individually. Set side by side in roasting pan to cook, and serve one packet to each plate.
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Itzangel Bliss
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the lamb is always cooked perfectly.
Sarfraz Sarfraz
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used too much chili powder. I'll try it again with less chili powder next time.
Takudzwa Zhou
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
SIMON NJERU
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Arden G
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was cooked perfectly.
kAnxa Khukari
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I always serve it with rice or potatoes.
MrNitesh Ram
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the lamb is always cooked perfectly.
Gamming RTbhai
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used too much salt. I'll try it again with less salt next time.
Prem Sagar
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Alex Skinner
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Aziz Azan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tender lamb and the flavorful sauce.
Joeanna Rodney
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
Mbuh Shiloh
[email protected]The lamb was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Dominic Allen
[email protected]This was my first time making Arnaki Kleftiko and it turned out great! The lamb was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hanif sheke
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice or potatoes.
Kayaga Flavia
[email protected]This lamb dish was a hit with my family! The slow-cooking method made the lamb so tender and juicy, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the combination of the lemon and herbs.