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Tavë Kosi

Name: Tavë Kosi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 1 kg Lamb (in pieces); 800 ml Thick yoghurt; 4 pieces Eggs; 60 g Flour; 80 g Rice; 80 g Butter; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Dried oregano; To taste Salt and pepper

Tavë Kosi is a classic Albanian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Lamb (in pieces), Thick yoghurt, Eggs, Flour, Rice, Butter, Garlic, Dried oregano and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Albanian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Byrek Me Spinaq.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 30 minCook: 90 minServes 6

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Ingredients

Lamb (in pieces)1 kg
Thick yoghurt800 ml
Eggs4 pieces
Flour60 g
Rice80 g
Butter80 g
Garlic5 cloves
Dried oregano1 tbsp
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🥧 Bake

Rub the lamb with salt, pepper, garlic and oregano and roast it at 190 °C for forty minutes, dotted with butter.

Step 2

Parboil the rice for seven minutes and drain it.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Melt the remaining butter, stir in the flour and cook two minutes to a nutty smell.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Whisk the yoghurt with the eggs and salt, add the flour mixture and beat until completely smooth.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Stir in the rice. It takes up some of the moisture and keeps the custard from splitting.

Step 6

Arrange the meat and its juices in a dish and pour the yoghurt mixture over.

Step 7🥧 Bake

Bake at 180 °C for forty-five minutes, until the top colours and the centre still trembles slightly.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Tavë Kosi carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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