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Ofto Kleftiko

Lamb and potatoes slow-baked sealed in a clay oven.

Prep20 min
Cook4 h
Total4 h 20 min
Serves8
DifficultyMedium
Per serving543 kcal
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CyprusMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Lamb shoulder or leg, on the bone2 kg
  • Potatoes1 kg
  • Onions2
  • Tomatoes2
  • Bay leaves3
  • Cinnamon stick1
  • Dried oregano2 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Olive oil80 ml
  • Salt2 tsp

Method

  1. SeasonRub the lamb with oregano, lemon and salt.
  2. PackPack lamb and potatoes with onion, tomato, bay and cinnamon in a clay pot; seal the lid with dough or foil.
  3. BakeBake at 160C for 4 hours (traditionally in a sealed 'ofto' clay oven).
  4. ServeServe with village salad.

Nutrition per serving

Calories543 kcal
Protein28.7 g
Carbohydrates26.3 g
Fat36.3 g
Fibre3.9 g
Sugar3.4 g
Sodium690 mg
Saturated fat13.3 g
Serving sizeabout 320 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Ofto Kleftiko take to make?

About 4 h 20 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 4 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Ofto Kleftiko?

About 543 kcal per serving, with 29 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 320 g each.

Which allergens does Ofto Kleftiko contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Ofto Kleftiko from?

Ofto Kleftiko is a main course from Cyprus. Lamb and potatoes slow-baked sealed in a clay oven.

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