Tender pieces of lamb baked under a thick layer of seasoned yogurt and egg custard until golden and set. This elegant dish showcases the Kosovar love of combining dairy and meat.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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Brown the lamb pieces in butter in a skillet until golden on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Spread cooked rice in a greased baking dish and layer the browned lamb on top.
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Whisk together yogurt, eggs, and flour until smooth.
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Pour the yogurt mixture over the lamb, ensuring everything is covered.
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Bake at 180°C for fifty to sixty minutes until the yogurt custard is set and golden brown.
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Let rest for ten minutes before serving.
Did You Know?
Tavë Kosi is shared with Albanian cuisine, but the Kosovar version often includes a rice base layer.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- baking dish
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
fresh dill
Accompaniments
fresh salad, bread
The Story Behind Tavë Kosi
Tavë Kosi reflects the deep pastoral heritage of Kosovo, where sheep herding has been central to life for centuries. The combination of lamb and yogurt in a single dish is an ingenious use of what the flocks provide. In Kosovo, this dish is considered refined home cooking, often prepared for honored guests and special occasions. The yogurt custard must be perfectly set — too runny is a mark of inexperience.
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