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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Jahni me Mish

How to order / say it
Say it Jahni me Mish — [jah-nee meh meesh]
Order I'll have the Jahni me Mish, please.
Locally Do të kem Jahni me Mish, ju lutem.
Say locally

Hearty lamb stew with onions and herbs from Valbona.

Why try it?

This lamb stew is a staple during cold months in Valbona, reflecting the pastoral lifestyle and reliance on local herbs. It's a comforting dish that showcases the local ingredients.

How it tastes

Rich and savory flavors with tender lamb pieces and fragrant herbs. The sauce is thick and aromatic, with a hint of earthiness from the onions and spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Jahni me Mish has been a part of Valbona's cuisine since the early 20th century, serving as a sustaining meal for the region's shepherds and their families.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g lamb meat
  • 🧄 200 g onions
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🥕 200 g tomatoes
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 50 g herbs
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Brown the lamb in olive oil.
  2. 2 Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft.
  3. 3 Stir in tomatoes and herbs.
  4. 4 Simmer until the lamb is tender.
  5. 5 Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

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