A slow-baked lamb tray dish from Palu in Elazig, built with tomatoes, peppers, and a restrained spice profile for a deeply savory table centerpiece.
20 min prep 80 min cook 5 min rest
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Cut the tomatoes into large cubes, the green peppers and kapia pepper into thick rings, and the onion into half-moons.
Rub the lamb chops with olive oil, salt, black pepper, thyme, and crushed garlic, then rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
Heat the oven tray in a 210°C oven for 8 minutes; the hot tray quickly gathers the meat juices.
Arrange the lamb chops, tomatoes, green peppers, kapia pepper, and onion in a single layer on the hot tray.
Cover the tray with baking paper and foil and cook at 200°C for 55 minutes.
Open the foil, spoon the tray juices over the meat, and brown for 20 more minutes.
Remove the tray from the oven, rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Ask the butcher to cut the lamb chops thick; thin meat dries out during the long oven time, while thick pieces stay tender with the tomato juices.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Bring the hot tray to the table and serve with flatbread, sumac onions, and ayran if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~450
kcal calories
35
g protein
8
g carbs
30
g fat
10g
Sugar
6.7g
Fiber
1760.8mg
Sodium
1.7g
Saturated fat
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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