Braised Lamb Shank

  • Prep time 20Min
  • Cook time 2Hr
  • Technique Braise
  • Meat Lamb
  • Cut Shank
  • Serves 4

Slow-cooked lamb shank with Middle Eastern spices, mashed pumpkin and potatoes, plus pickled green peppercorns.

Ingredients

Marinated Lamb Shank :

  • 1.2 kg Lamb Force Shank

  • 10 g Ras el Hanout

  • 30 ml Sherry Vinegar

  • 20 g Minced Garlic

  • 120 g Chopped Onion

  • 250 ml Red Wine

  • 30 g Golden Raisins

  • 15 g Honey

  • 10 g Black Pepper

  • 1 Lemon Zest

The lamb shank is seared evenly, then marinated with the ingredients overnight.

Mashed Butternut Pumpkin & Potato :

  • 200 g Butternut Pumpkin

  • 400 g Potato

  • 30 g Butter

  • 3 g Salt

  • 2 g Black pepper

  • 40 g Grated Parmesan cheese

  • 30 g Cooking cream

Method

Marinated Lamb Shank :

  1. Add lamb stock to the lamb shank that has been marinated overnight.

  2. Cook at 150°C for 3–4 hours.

  3. Check the lamb and if it’s tender, remove and let it cool.

  4. Keep the braising liquid and transfer it to a pot.

  5. Simmer the braising liquid over low heat for 1 hour.

  6. Season the liquid with salt to taste.

  7. Strain the liquid and reserve it for use.

Mashed Butternut Pumpkin & Potato :

  1. Roast the pumpkin and potatoes at 180°C until tender.

  2. Peel and mash them until smooth.

  3. Mix with the remaining ingredients.

  4. Cook over medium heat on the stovetop until everything is well combined.

  5. Season to taste.

To serve:

  1. Take one portion of braised lamb shank along with a suitable amount of braising liquid and place it in a small pot.

  2. Heat until it reaches the appropriate serving temperature.

  3. Spoon a portion of the mashed pumpkin and potato into a deep bowl.

  4. Place the lamb shank on top, then pour the braising liquid over to cover the lamb and mash.

  5. Add a spoonful of labneh or Greek yoghurt beside the lamb.

  6. Top with toasted sliced almonds and pickled green peppercorns.

  7. Then serve.

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