Braised Lamb Shank
Lamb shanks are a classic, the ideal comfort food. Building the base flavours are key, Like onion, herbs and spices. Knorr Demi Glace is designed for braising
Ingredients
Preparation:
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Water, Boiling 1 l
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Lamb shank trimmed (500 g) 4 pc
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Corn oil 100 g
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Salt 20 g
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Black Pepper, crushed 5 g
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Onion, grated 200 g
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Sliced Fresh Mushrooms 300 g
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Garlic, crushed 30 g
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Oregano Fresh
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Fresh tomatoes, chopped & with the juice 200 g
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Bay Leaves 2 pc
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Thyme, chopped 20 g
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Heavy cream
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Garlic Mashed potatoes
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Orzo
Preparation
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Preparation:
- To make the Demi Glace Bring the water to boil then add the Knorr Demi Glace and cook for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 175 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, toss the lamb shanks with 1 tablespoon oil, one-half teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add the rest of the oil, and when the oil is hot add the lamb shanks in a single layer (do this in batches, if necessary). Brown the shanks uniformly on all sides, then remove the shanks to an appropriate casserole or braising pan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Pour off and discard any excess fat, leaving only 1 to 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion and mushroom and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic. Cook another minute, stirring, so that the garlic does not burn. Stir in the oregano, tomatoes with juice and the demi-glace. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from the heat and pour over the lamb shanks. Add the bay leaves and cover the lamb tightly with the lid.
- Transfer the lamb to the oven and cook for 1 hour, then reduce the heat to 150°C and continue to cook the lamb until it is fork tender but not falling off the bone, about 1 additional hour.
- Remove the casserole and allow the lamb to cool, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove each shank to a serving dish and cover with foil. Remove the bay leaves from the casserole and discard.
- Skim any fat from the top of the sauce. Check the consistency of the sauce (it should be the consistency of heavy cream.
