Mainly eaten in Cyprus.

Kleftiko: slow-roasted lamb in parchment

Κλέφτικο (Kleftiko, Αρνί κλέφτικο) · pronounced: klefti-ko

The kleftiko recipe offers slow-cooked lamb, seasoned and wrapped in parchment before baking, so the meat becomes tender almost on its own.

310 min Medium 4 servings
Kleftiko recept: lassan sült bárány papírban, burgonyával
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Ingredients

4 servings
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Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 150°C.

    10 min
  2. Season the lamb

    Season the lamb pieces with salt and pepper, then rub them with crushed garlic and oregano.

    10 min
  3. Wrap in parchment

    Place each piece of lamb in parchment with the potatoes and a bay leaf, then wrap the parcel tightly.

    15 min
  4. Slow cooking

    Put the parcels in the oven and cook for 4-5 hours. A shorter version takes 2 hours, but the meat will be truly tender after the longer cook.

    270 min
  5. Serving

    Open the parcels and serve the meat with the potatoes, salad and yoghurt.

    5 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (4 servings)1 servings
Energy4 710 kcal1 178 kcal
Fat271 g68 g
of which saturates116 g29 g
Carbohydrates157 g39 g
Protein390 g98 g
Fibre21 g5,2 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: bay leaf. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Diéta-típus:

  • High-protein Adagonként kb. 98 g fehérje; az energia kb. 34%-a fehérje.

A számok a hozzávalókból becsült adagonkénti értékek, tájékoztatók.

Contains: milk

For sensitive digestion: garlic, greek yogurt (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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