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Albanian Yogurt and Rice Lamb
Classic Albanian recipe with lamb, yogurt, and rice pilaf
60 minutes4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F)
- Season lamb with salt and paprika
- In a pan, sauté onion and garlic
- Add lamb and cook until browned
- Mix in yogurt and transfer to baking dish
- Top with rice and add water
- Bake for 45 minutes until rice is cooked
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.
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