Kleftiko

4 servings

30 minutes

Kleftiko

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 829.2
• Proteins: 46.8g
• Fats: 66.8g
• Carbohydrates: 50.8g

Ingredients

• Lamb shanks: 4 pc
• Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
• Wine vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tsp
• Oregano: to taste
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Ground cumin (zira): to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix the marinade: pour wine and vinegar into the honey, add cumin and oregano, and whisk with a fork until emulsified.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 1 teaspoon
   • Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
   • Wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Ground cumin (zira):  to taste
   • Oregano:  to taste

2. Cut the meat across to the bone, rub with salt, pepper, and marinade. Place each shank on a layer of baking paper (and it on 2 layers of foil), add tomatoes, onions, herbs if desired, and close on all sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lamb shanks: 4 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

3. Cook in the oven at 200°C for 20 minutes, then at 150°C for another 1.5 hours. Serve with lemon and herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oregano:  to taste