BRAISED FIVE-SPICE LAMB SHANKS WITH SOY AND GINGER

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For this recipe, two lamb shanks are seared and then braised for about two hours before being simmered in a fragrant mixture of soy, ginger and a few other things. Sauté some bok choy, stir it into the simmer and serve it all over rice. It is a savory Sunday night supper.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Juice from Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks, plus water or stockto make 1 cup
Meat from Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon mirin or honey
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
3 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups bok choy, choppedinto bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons peanut or other oil
2 cups cooked rice
Chopped scallions for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the bok choy, oil, rice and scallions in large pot that can later be covered; bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
  • Sauté the bok choy in the oil until tender; stir it into the stew at the last minute and serve over rice, garnished with the scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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Ismael Jan
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This recipe was a bit bland.


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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste.


Kate Saah
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe sounds really good.


Naziru Sule
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Mirzaqasim Qaashii
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Mhmad Zeine
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This recipe is amazing! The lamb shanks are so tender and the sauce is to die for.


Ruthann Waltz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sasintha Indumina
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Samantha Hutchison
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Yared Yishak
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.