OAXACAN LAMB IN SPICY TOMATILLO SAUCE
Provided by Anayanci Jiménez Ramírez
Categories Lamb Roast Cinco de Mayo Lamb Shank Spring Tomatillo Party Potluck Gourmet Mexico
Yield Makese 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F with rack in middle.
- Put avocado leaves in bottom of a heavy medium pot with a tight-fitting lid. Sprinkle lamb shanks all over with 2 teaspoons salt and arrange in pot (they don't have to be in 1 layer). Roast, covered, until meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, slit chiles lengthwise, then stem, seed, and devein. Tear chiles into roughly 1-inch pieces (you should have about 1 1/2 cups). Heat a comal or large heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then toast chiles, stirring constantly, until more pliable and slightly changed in color, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. (Chiles will crisp as they cool.)
- Cover tomatillos with water in a medium saucepan and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well, then purée with chiles, garlic, cilantro, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a blender (in batches if necessary) until chiles are ground to small flecks.
- Transfer shanks to a cutting board to cool. Strain lamb juices remaining in pot into a glass measuring cup. Let fat rise to top and skim off. Coarsely shred meat, discarding bones.
- Heat oil in a heavy medium pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook one fourth of tomatillo sauce (it will spatter), stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add remaining sauce and lamb juices and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add lamb. Thin sauce with water if necessary. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 4 minutes.
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MD Kholil Miya
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge success. My family loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Farrukh Siddique
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb is tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly spicy. I highly recommend it.
Md Palash Satbaria
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Delight Sigudla
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Bemnet Reta
[email protected]This lamb dish is delicious! The meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend it.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly spicy. I love serving it with rice and beans.
Abdurreman Khan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend it.
Corey West
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a huge success. My family loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Arkan Dawit
[email protected]Wow! This lamb dish is amazing. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly spicy. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.
Khabeer Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the result was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the avocado and cilantro at the end. It really brought the dish together.
Muhammad Yaseen
[email protected]I love the smokiness of the lamb in this dish. It pairs so well with the bright and tangy tomatillo sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Azaria Turner
[email protected]This Oaxacan lamb dish was a hit! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the spicy tomatillo sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal.