Delicious Lamb shanks the Greek way!
Lamb shank, and the fascination we have with that delectable piece of meat! Whichever way you decide to prepare it, it will make your life delicious!
The only thing you need to remember is that you need time! Because you want to cook them well so the meat falls off the bone, and that is the secret!
I have many recipes, but the latest one is simply one of the very best! It pleases the eye and of course, the taste is unbelievable!
It takes courage to take a dive into the unknown, but trust me you will love the delicious results!
Here is the recipe for 2
2 Lamb shanks
5 cloves of garlic
3 potatoes quartered
2 carrots sliced
Salt and pepper
2 ounces of butter
1/4 of a Pound of Greek Kefalotiri cheese in cubes
2 sprigs of Rosemary
For the homemade Phyllo
3 cups flour
1 egg
1 pouch instant yeast
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp milk
salt and a touch of pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
Here is how
Add the yeast and sugar in a little warm water and mix well to dissolve the yeast!
In a bowl add flour, egg and the rest of the ingredients and knead the dough, let it rest for a few minutes!
Prepare the meat and vegetables by seasoning them well!
Open your phyllo for a “12 pie plate, it has to be thick. Place the potatoes and carrots as a first layer and on the top place the meat, add the butter and cheese and some fresh rosemary!
Cover with the next phyllo and bake for 2 1/2 hours at 350.when you see that the color of the pie is golden, cover with foil and continue to bake!
You will have an amazing way to serve lamb!
A Green salad will compliment this dish!
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