Visiting our 85-Year-Old Grandma | Grandma's Secret Albanian Recipes Revealed.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and richer in protein.

Prepare the lamb by cutting it into chunks.

Marinate the lamb with olive oil, garlic, and spices for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the marinated lamb.

Brown the lamb on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add potatoes and enough water to cover the mixture.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until tender.

In a separate pot, cook rice according to package instructions.

Serve the lamb mixture over rice, garnished with herbs and feta cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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