Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in
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Portuguese Roast Lamb (Cordeiro Assado)
Discover how to make Portuguese roast lamb (cordeiro assado), with this flavorful recipe, featuring aromatic herbs and spices for a tender, savory dish.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 1 h |
| Ready In | 1 h 15 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1.5 kg of lamb125 g margarine4 onions4 garlic cloves2 bay leaves1 sprig of parsley250 ml white wine1 tsp paprika500 g potatoesSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
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Preparation
- Mix 2 chopped onions, the garlic cloves also chopped, 50 g margarine, the paprika, 100 ml white wine, salt and pepper.
- Spread this mixture on the lamb and let it marinate for about 1 hour.
- Then, slice the other onions and place them in a Pyrex plate; add the lamb, the parsley, the bay leaves, and the remaining white wine.
- Wash, cut the potatoes in four and place them around the lamb.
- Spread the remaining margarine on the lamb and cook in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F, pour some of the sauce over the meat and potatoes every now and then.
- Serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: all-about-portugal.com
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