Meat
Lamb
Also called mutton
What it is
Young sheep meat. Fat is flavour.
Origin
West Asia and Mediterranean pastoralism.
Flavour
Sweet, mineral, distinctly sheep.
How to use it
Grill, slow roast, or mince for kebabs.
Storage
Fridge or freeze.
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Ingredient challengeQuestions about Lamb
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What is Lamb?
Young sheep meat. Fat is flavour.
How do I use Lamb?
Grill, slow roast, or mince for kebabs.
How do I store Lamb?
Fridge or freeze.
What does it taste like?
Sweet, mineral, distinctly sheep.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Harira
الحريرة
The Ramadan soup — tomato, lentils, chickpeas, herbs, a little meat if the house wants it.
1 hr 10 minEasy🌶️
Kibbeh
كبة
Bulgur and lamb, pounded or pulsed — fried torpedoes, a tray bake, or raw if you trust the butcher.
1 hr 40 minA bit of work🌶️
Kafta
كفتة
Minced lamb, parsley and onion on a skewer — the Levantine grill that is not a burger.
30 minEasy🌶️
Moussaka
μουσακάς
Layered eggplant, spiced lamb and a thick béchamel — a Sunday tray, not a microwave yoghurt topping.
1 hr 55 minMediumNo chilli
Lahmacun
lahmacun
A thin meat-topped flatbread — not a pizza, not a pide, eaten with parsley, onion and a squeeze of lemon.
1 hr 37 minMedium🌶️
Mantı
mantı
Tiny lamb dumplings, yoghurt, chilli butter — a project the first time, a flex every time after.
1 hr 45 minA bit of work🌶️
Shepherd's pie
Shepherd's pie
Lamb mince under mashed potato — cottage pie if it is beef, and we will name the difference.
1 hr 5 minEasyNo chilli
Irish stew
stobhach
Lamb, potato, onion — a pale pot, no wine, no bouquet garni performance.
2 hr 20 minEasyNo chilli
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Chorba Hamra bel Frik
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minA bit of workNo chilli
Beef Empanadas
Beef Empanadas from Uruguay. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli
Bigos (Polish hunter's stew)
Bigos
Bigos (Polish hunter's stew) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 28 minA bit of workNo chilli
Adana kebab
Adana kebab from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 hr 43 minEasyNo chilli
Clam, chorizo & white bean stew
Clam, chorizo & white bean stew from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Croatian lamb peka
Croatian lamb peka from Croatia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli
Ensaimada
Ensaimada from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 hr 58 minEasyNo chilli
Hot cumin lamb wrap with crunchy slaw & spicy mayo
Hot cumin lamb wrap with crunchy slaw & spicy mayo from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minMediumNo chilli
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 14 minA bit of workNo chilli
kofta burgers
kofta burgers from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
16 minMedium🌶️
Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki
Pound the garlic with sea salt in a pestle and mortar (or use a small food processor), until the garlic forms a paste. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, zest, dill and garlic. Mix in the lamb and combine well. Cover a
10 hr 43 minMediumNo chilli
Lamb and Potato pie
Lamb and Potato pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hrMediumNo chilli
Lamb Pilaf (Plov)
Lamb Pilaf
Lamb Pilaf (Plov) from Russia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli
Lamb tomato and sweet spices
Use pickled vine leaves here, preserved in brine. Small delicate leaves are better than the large bristly ones but, if only large leaves are to hand, then trim them to roughly 12 by 12 cms so that you don't get too many
2 hr 25 minA bit of workNo chilli
Lancashire hotpot
Lancashire hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
McSinghs Scotch pie
McSinghs Scotch pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 15 minA bit of work🌶️
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe)
fish stew
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe) from Portugal. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minA bit of work🌶️
Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus
Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 hrMediumNo chilli
Turkish lamb pilau
Turkish lamb pilau from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
Steak and Kidney Pie
Steak and Kidney Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 9 minMediumNo chilli
Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes
Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Tunisian Lamb Soup
Tunisian Lamb Soup from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minA bit of work🌶️
Turkish-style lamb
Turkish-style lamb from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
15 minMediumNo chilli
Lamb & apricot meatballs
Lamb & apricot meatballs from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Pork & sauerkraut goulash
Pork & sauerkraut goulash from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 34 minMediumNo chilli
Keleya Zaara
Keleya Zaara from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Lamb Tzatziki Burgers
Lamb Tzatziki Burgers from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb shoulder & beans
Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb shoulder & beans from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
27 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli
Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes
Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 11 minA bit of work🌶️
Chilli ginger lamb chops
Chilli ginger lamb chops from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
8 hr 13 minMedium🌶️
Lamb Tagine
Lamb Tagine from Morocco. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 14 minA bit of workNo chilli
Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid
Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
26 minA bit of workNo chilli
Clam chowder
Rinse the clams in several changes of cold water and drain well. Tip the clams into a large pan with 500ml of water. Cover, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 mins until the clams have just opened. Tip the contents of th
43 minMediumNo chilli
Fårikål (Norwegian National Dish)
Fårikål
Fårikål (Norwegian National Dish) from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 25 minMediumNo chilli
Lamb Biryani
Lamb Biryani from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 54 minA bit of work🌶️
Lamb Rogan josh
Lamb Rogan josh from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli
Dolma Japrak Stuffed Vine Leaves
Dolma Japrak Stuffed Vine Leaves from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Leg of Lamb Armenian-Style
Leg of Lamb Armenian-Style from Armenia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli
Mastawa Lamb and Rice
1. Place the meat cut into pieces, in a large pan with the onions. Add the turmeric and enough water to cover. Bring to the boil then cook gently until the meat is very tender and can easily be removed from the bones.
55 minMediumNo chilli
Mantu Afghan Dumpling
1. To prepare the dough, sift the flour with 1tsp of salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly mix in as much of the water is required, until a stiff dough is formed. Knead on a clean work surface for 5-10 minutes, until the dough
2 hr 20 minMedium🌶️
Presh me Oriz Leek and Rice Bake
Presh me Oriz Leek and Rice Bake from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 27 minMediumNo chilli
Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt
Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 33 minA bit of workNo chilli
Kelem dolmasi
Kelem dolmasi from Azerbaijan. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 35 minA bit of workNo chilli