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Traditional Albanian Yogurt with Lamb

Name: Traditional Albanian Yogurt with Lamb
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 4 cups plain yogurt; 1 lb lamb shoulder, cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp olive oil

A comforting baked yogurt dish with tender lamb, a classic Albanian home-cooked meal.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix yogurt with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Layer lamb, onions, and garlic in a baking dish.
Pour yogurt mixture over the lamb.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden.
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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