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Arni Kleftiko recipe: make it at home
Arni Kleftiko is one of the most iconic dishes in Greek cooking. It takes its name from the klephts, Greek freedom fighters who cooked their food slowly in sealed pits so that no…
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About this dish
What is Arni Kleftiko?
Arni Kleftiko is one of the most iconic dishes in Greek cooking. It takes its name from the klephts, Greek freedom fighters who cooked their food slowly in sealed pits so that no smoke would give them away. The slow cooking makes the lamb meltingly tender and gives it a rich flavour of lemon, herbs, vegetables and feta. Kleftiko is a festive dish, often served at family gatherings and on special occasions.
Mise en place
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Step by step
How to make Arni Kleftiko step by step
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170 °C.
- 2
Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
- 3
Cut the onions into wedges and the tomatoes into large pieces.
- 4
Put the potatoes, onions and tomatoes in a large oven dish.
- 5
Place the lamb on top of the vegetables.
- 6
Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- 7
Pour this mixture over the meat.
- 8
Scatter the feta around the meat.
- 9
Seal the dish tightly with baking paper and foil.
- 10
Cook slowly for about 3 to 3½ hours.
- 11
Remove the foil for the last 20 minutes so the meat can colour nicely.
- 12
Serve immediately.
At the table
How to serve Arni Kleftiko
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