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Kuzu Tandır
Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Kleftiko
Lamb slow-roasts with lemon, garlic, oregano, and potatoes in a sealed parcel until tender enough to pull apart.
Hard⏱️ 6 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~590 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 240 min cook 120 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 6 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking4 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1.8 kg lamb shoulder
- 800 gr potatoes
- 6 diş garlic
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) lemon juice
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) dried thyme
- 3 adet bay leaf
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) salt
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the lamb into large pieces.
- 2
Make a marinade with the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the lamb with the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 4
Cut the potatoes into large pieces and place them in the center of parchment paper.
- 5
Place the lamb and bay leaves over the potatoes.
- 6
Close the parchment and foil tightly into a packet.
- 7
Bake the packet at 160°C for 3.5 hours.
3 hr 30 min210:00 - 8
Open the packet and brown the meat at 220°C for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Sealing the packet tightly traps steam and makes the lamb tender without drying it out.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with a cacik-style yogurt sauce and green salad.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~590
kcal calories
44
g protein
32
g carbs
33
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 21%Fat 50%
GI 43 · Low GIGL 14 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kleftiko make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kleftiko take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 240 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 385 minutes in total.Is Kleftiko difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kleftiko have?
Approximately 590 kcal per serving. Protein: 44g, carbs: 32g, fat: 33g.Is Kleftiko allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kleftiko belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Kleftiko need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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