Baked Lamb And Yogurt Albanian Name Tav Kosi Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Lamb And Yogurt Albanian Name Tav Kosi

• 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) boneless leg of lamb, cut into 4 serving pieces
• 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, divided
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• Salt And Pepper
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 500g (2 cups) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs

How to Make Baked Lamb And Yogurt Albanian Name Tav Kosi

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Season lamb pieces generously with salt and pepper. Place half the butter (50g) in a large, oven-safe baking dish. Add lamb, ensuring they are coated with the butter.
3. Bake for 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices.
4. Add the rice to the baking dish around the lamb.
5. While the lamb and rice bake (for the remaining time), prepare the yogurt sauce: Melt the remaining butter (50g) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly browned, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, salt, pepper, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
7. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the yogurt mixture until fully combined.
8. Pour the yogurt sauce over the lamb and rice in the baking dish.
9. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for a further 45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the rice is cooked through and creamy.
10. Let the Tavë Kosi rest for 10 minutes before serving hot. Enjoy!