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TURKISH ROASTED LAMB (KUZU TANDIR) RECİPE - My Kitchen Yemek Tarifleri

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Roast of Whole Lamb

Cultural Context

The roast of whole lamb, or Kuzu Tandır, is a cherished dish in Turkish cuisine, often served during special occasions and celebrations. Traditionally prepared for weddings or festive gatherings, it symbolizes abundance and hospitality. The lamb is seasoned and slow-roasted to achieve tender, flavorful meat, making it a centerpiece of communal feasting. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures, reflecting the shared culinary heritage.

TurkishTRmain
300 min
hard
8 servings
Servings4
1 leg of lamb
Some olive oil
Some vinegar
4-5 bay leaves
4-5 sprigs of fresh or dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
2 onions
5-6 cloves of garlic

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a higher smoke point.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

1

Pour some olive oil and some vinegar in a bowl.

2

Cover the leg of lamb with this mixture.

3

Place the garlic cloves under the skin of the arm as deep as possible.

4

Place the bay leaves and thyme pieces under and above the leg.

5

Rest it in a closed container in the refrigerator overnight.

6

Take the leg of lamb out of the refrigerator and rest until it reaches room temperature.

7

Place the onion slices at the bottom of the pot.

8

Place the lamb leg on the onions in cast iron pot and place the bay leaves and thyme under it.

9

Add the salt.

10

Close the lid of the pot.

11

Cook it in an oven heated at 160 degrees for 4 hours.

12

The oven door should not be opened at this time.

13

At the end of the cooking period, our meat will be poured from the cooked bone like a marshmallow.

14

Transfer it to the serving plate.

Cooking Techniques

roasting

Equipment Needed

cast iron potoven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Whole Lamb RoastKuzu Tandır

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