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Kleftiko

Lamb slow-baked sealed in paper with potatoes and cheese.

Prep30 min
Cook3 h 50 min
Total4 h 20 min
Serves8
DifficultyMedium
Per serving828 kcal
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GreeceMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Lamb shoulder or leg, in pieces1.8 kg
  • Potatoes1 kg
  • Garlic cloves8
  • Lemons2
  • Dried Greek oregano2 tsp
  • Rosemary2 sprigs
  • Kefalotyri or feta200 g
  • Tomatoes2
  • Olive oil100 ml
  • Baking paper and foil1
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

  1. MarinateRub lamb with garlic, lemon, oregano and oil.
  2. WrapWrap lamb, potatoes, tomato and cheese tightly in paper and foil parcels.
  3. BakeBake at 160C for 3 1/2 hours; open to brown for 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories828 kcal
Protein47.7 g
Carbohydrates24.8 g
Fat60.2 g
Fibre3.4 g
Sugar2.1 g
Sodium744 mg
Saturated fat24.8 g
Serving sizeabout 400 g

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

Allergens

Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Kleftiko take to make?

About 4 h 20 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 3 h 50 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Kleftiko?

About 828 kcal per serving, with 48 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 400 g each.

Which allergens does Kleftiko contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Kleftiko from?

Kleftiko is a main course from Greece. Lamb slow-baked sealed in paper with potatoes and cheese.

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