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Cumin and Orange Zest Mediterranean Lamb Kleftiko with Potatoes and Herbs

Name: Cumin and Orange Zest Mediterranean Lamb Kleftiko with Potatoes and Herbs
Total time: 122 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder; 4 potatoes, quartered; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried bay leaves; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp orange zest

Adds a warm, citrusy twist with cumin and orange zest.

122 minutes4 servings

Method

Sauté cumin seeds first, then sprinkle orange zest over the lamb before baking.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a pot, layer lamb, potatoes, garlic, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid.
Bake for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender and potatoes are 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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