Turkish-Style Lamb 'Kavurma'

A classic Turkish lamb kavurma is a melt-in-your-mouth dish, often prepared for the Eid al-Adha Festival.

Category Tags:

EntreeDinnerLunch

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

  1. Cube the lamb and fat, then place in a saucepan with salt and mix thoroughly.

  2. Heat the pan on high until sizzling, then cover and reduce to low. Simmer for several hours, stirring occasionally.

  3. The meat is done when all liquid evaporates, only melted fat remains, and the lamb is tender and darkened.

  4. Serve the hot kavurma with rice or bulgur pilaf.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 640 kcal
Carbohydrate: 0 g
Cholesterol: 229 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 63 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Sodium: 868 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 41 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g