CURRIED BRAISED LAMB SHANK WITH THREE ONION COUSCOUS

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In a large pasta bowl, place a small mound of couscous and top with shanks. Ladle sauce on shanks and garnish with chopped green scallions.

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

6 large lamb shanks (8-10 inches long)
3 cups AP flour
1/2 cup madras curry powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup coarse ground fennel
1/4 cup coarse ground coriander
Canola oil to cook
2 onions chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 large carrots chopped
1/4 cup garlic minced
1/4 cup ginger minced
1 bottle red wine
1/4 bunch fresh thyme, picked and roughly chopped
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 banana
6 kaffir lime leaves
3 Thai bird chilies
Water
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 bunch scallions, chopped (save green part for garnishing)
1 red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dried currants
3 cups couscous
6 cups boiling water
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season the shanks well with salt and pepper. Mix flour with curry, chili, fennel, and coriander. Completely coat shanks in mix. In a hot casserole lightly coated with canola oil, sear shanks and color on all sides. Set shanks aside and wipe out casserole. Saute onions, celery, carrots, garlic and ginger until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze casserole with red wine and reduce by half. Stir in thyme. Add soy sauce, banana, kaffir lime and chilies. Add shanks and completely cover with water. Check for seasoning. Slowly bring to a boil then cover tightly with foil or lid. Roast in a 325 degree oven (at a simmer) for at least 3 hours. The meat should fall off of the bone. Remove shanks and reduce sauce until thickened slightly. Remove kaffir lime leaves and puree sauce using a hand blender. Check again for seasoning.
  • THREE ONION COUSCOUS: In a hot saute pan, add canola oil and caramelize onions with the scallions. Season. Remove to a large bowl. Add olive oil, currants and couscous. Boil water and add exactly 6 cups to bowl and quickly stir together. Immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand 30 minutes. With a fork, fluff couscous and check for seasoning.

Gonzaga Wooogonzaga
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out great. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Yasmin Sabry
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kako kaden Thornton
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Kuddus Shak
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I've tried a few different recipes for lamb shanks, but this one is my favorite. The lamb shanks are always fall-apart tender and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or mashed potatoes.


tracy trishan
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb shanks. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Owis shah Owis shah
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes and it was a feast.


Keven Chilvers
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks are incredibly tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Evander Mufambi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The lamb shanks are always tender and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Shaki Jaspal
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This is a great recipe for lamb shanks. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Timothy Herrera
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out great. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nadeen Elsamad
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jawad Vlogger
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Sameer Shafiq
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I've tried a few different recipes for lamb shanks, but this one is my favorite. The lamb shanks are always fall-apart tender and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or mashed potatoes.


Justin Waller
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb shanks. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


JP lovezlife
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes and it was a feast.


kojo captain
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks are incredibly tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Maamar Taleb
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Abba Gee
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This was my first time making lamb shanks and they turned out amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.