Instructions
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Baking the Lamb
In a large wok (with a lid) liquefy the shortening and olive fat together then empty in the diced lamb.
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Brown the lamb on a medium bring to temperature, this will take around 5 mins.
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empty in the garlic, oregano, 300ml of moisture and notes with seasoning and pepper.
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purée well before covering with the lid.
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Leave to low-boil for 50 mins mixing a couple of times ensuring the lamb doesn’t start to overcook.
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The juices should have nearly all boiled away so another 150ml of moisture should be added along with the rice.
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purée altogether, bring to the bubble, place the lid on and leave for just 10 mins.
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It’s advised to check at around 8 mins – you want the liquid to be evaporated with just juicy coating of oily moisture left over the lamb and rice.
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Place the lamb and rice into a casserole dish, the mixture should fully wrap the base and have at least 2 inches spare for the yogurt.
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Alternatively you can split into four ceramic bowls.
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Making a Roux
In a small saucepan liquefy the shortening over a medium bring to temperature and then empty in two tablespoons of baking flour while continuously stirring for two mins (empty in a little extra baking flour if needed).
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The roux should not be thick but not too runny, the colour will darken slightly.
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empty the roux into a mixing bowl and keep to one side.
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Making the Yogurt Mixture
In a mixing mixing bowl empty in the yogurt, eggs and notes with seasoning and pepper.
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purée together then empty in the roux continuing to purée fast for a minute to ensure the roux and yogurt are thoroughly combined.
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empty the yogurt mixture over the baked lamb and rice and scatter on a little oregano.
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culinary preparation
Place on the bottom shelf of the oven on 180 degrees for 35 mins then move it up to the middle for a further 10 mins.
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The Tavë kosi is ready when the yogurt has risen up high and a golden crust formed.
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Leave to cool for 5 – 10 mins before serving.