Succulent lamb rump perfectly cooked in traditional Greek seasonings, lemon, garlic and oregano with braised vegetables.
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Lamb kleftiko is enjoyed by families during Greek Easter and can also be found on the menu across most Greek tavernas. An impressive dish to feed a crowd, it is served with a side of braised baby gem, drizzled with the iconic Greek egg and lemon sauce called avgolemono.
This menu has been created by MasterChef UK Champion Irini Tzortzoglou
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Estimated prep and cook time:
60 mins
Mountain oregano
Oregano is used in almost all of Irini's recipes. Its flavour profile is a true characteristic of Greek cooking. Mountain oregano is referred to as mountain Greek or wild oregano because the seeds come from the mountains of Greece. It has a slightly stronger, more peppery flavour than regular oregano which makes it a standput ingredient in this dish. The word oregano translates to "joy of the mountain" which makes sense considering oregano is said to have been used as a symbol for happiness by the Greek Goddess Aphrodite.
Oregano is used in almost all of Irini's recipes. Its flavour profile is a true characteristic of Greek cooking. Mountain oregano is referred to as mountain Greek or wild oregano because the seeds come from the mountains of Greece. It has a slightly stronger, more peppery flavour than regular oregano which makes it a standput ingredient in this dish. The word oregano translates to "joy of the mountain" which makes sense considering oregano is said to have been used as a symbol for happiness by the Greek Goddess Aphrodite.
Kleftiko comes from a time of revolution in Greece. Greek rebels hiding in the mountains would steal lambs to keep themselves fed. Kleftiko means 'stolen meat'. The meat would then be wrapped up and cooked in a hole in the ground sealed with soil so that cooking steam and smoke would not give their position away. While this delicious dish comes from more uncertain times it is now often served in Greece as a celebratory meal on Easter Sunday.
Irini Tzortzoglou
Lamb Kleftiko is a Greek classic. Let me share with you a story think stolen because this is exactly what Kleftiko means. I invite you to picture the scene. You're a tired shepherd returning to your hut at the end of the day. And are drawn by the flames of the roaring fire, music glass clinking and much merrymaking. Your neighbouring shepherds invite you to sit with them and have dinner. You don't see anything cooking, but you welcome the chance for a glass of their homemade wine anyway and some jokes. Well, it does not take long until the ambers are pushed aside the top is cleared and a beautiful whole lamb emerges. Juicy and succulent that was cooking underneath. That night you go to bed happy and replete and you are happy until the next day when you count your sheep, that is when you find that your prized one is sadly missing. I promise you, the lamb of my Kleftiko is not stolen. At least I think it isn't. As for the flavours, rosemary, garlic and lemon go beautifully with Lamb of course, and with the roasted vegetables that come with it. The dish is finished with the addition of baby gem lettuce drizzled with egg and lemon sauce and suits the richness beautifully. Your kitchen will be filled with the aromas of a Greek Easter feast. No matter what time of the year. And your guests will love cutting open the baking paper parcels to reveal their stolen treasure.
Succulent lamb rump perfectly cooked in traditional Greek seasonings, lemon, garlic and oregano with braised vegetables.
Baby gem lettuce braised in stock and finished with the iconic Greek egg & lemon sauce.
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Delivery date: 09 June 2023
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