Albanian Tave Kosi โ€“ Baked Lamb with Yogurt and Rice

A national dish of Albania, *Tave Kosi* is a comforting oven-baked casserole of tender lamb, creamy yogurt custard, and soft rice โ€” tangy, hearty, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

* 800g lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks
* 3 eggs
* 500g Greek-style yogurt
* 100g rice
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* Salt, pepper, oregano

Instructions:

1. Brown lamb in butter with garlic, salt, and pepper. Add rice and cook briefly.
2. Spread meat and rice in a baking dish.
3. Whisk eggs with yogurt and a pinch of oregano. Pour over the lamb.
4. Bake at 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) for ~45 mins until golden and set.
5. Serve warm with salad or bread.

Albanian Tip:
Tave Kosi is traditionally enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings.
๐Ÿ Albanian Tave Kosi โ€“ Baked Lamb with Yogurt and Rice A national dish of Albania, *Tave Kosi* is a comforting oven-baked casserole of tender lamb, creamy yogurt custard, and soft rice โ€” tangy, hearty, and deeply satisfying. ๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients (Serves 4): * 800g lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks * 3 eggs * 500g Greek-style yogurt * 100g rice * 2 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tbsp butter * Salt, pepper, oregano ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions: 1. Brown lamb in butter with garlic, salt, and pepper. Add rice and cook briefly. 2. Spread meat and rice in a baking dish. 3. Whisk eggs with yogurt and a pinch of oregano. Pour over the lamb. 4. Bake at 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) for ~45 mins until golden and set. 5. Serve warm with salad or bread. ๐Ÿ’ก Albanian Tip: Tave Kosi is traditionally enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings.
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