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Sørlandet Lamb with Mint and Cumin and Garlic

Name: Sørlandet Lamb with Mint and Cumin and Garlic
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup water or lamb stock

A Norwegian dish of lamb cooked with fresh mint, cumin, and garlic, served with simple side dishes.

120 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add lamb, cumin, salt, and pepper. Brown on all sides.
Stir in mint, water, and simmer 1.5 hours until tender.
Season with additional salt and pepper before serving.
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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