Foti's Lamb Fricassée - Greek Braised Lamb Recipe with Endives and Egg-Lemon Wash

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is cost-effective.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: whole eggs

Silken tofu provides creaminess with fewer calories, while whole eggs are less expensive.

dill

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar flavor profile, while oregano is commonly available and inexpensive.

Melt butter with extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy-based pot on medium to high heat.

Add chopped onions and garlic; fry until translucent.

Place lamb pieces in a single layer in the pot; brown on one side and then the other.

Add herbs, salt, and pepper; stir through.

Pour in 1.5 liters of boiled water; stir.

Bring to a full boil, then reduce to a simmer with an unvented lid for 1.5 hours, checking occasionally to ensure meat is covered.

After 1.5 hours, add endives, pressing them in; cook for 10 minutes.

Ladle off 150 ml of stock; cook endives for an additional 5 minutes.

Separate egg whites and yolks; beat egg whites to soft peaks.

Fold in egg yolks and lemon juice slowly.

Gradually add the cooled stock to the egg mixture, folding gently to combine.

Pour the egg-lemon mixture into the pot, stirring gently.

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