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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
5gCarbs
43gFat
1gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Lamb Shank
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Lamb Shank — [LAM shangk]
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I'd like the lamb shank, please.
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Braised lamb shank, slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Why try it?
Lamb is a significant part of New Zealand's culinary heritage, and enjoying a lamb shank introduces one to the rich, pastoral tradition of Kiwi agriculture.
How it tastes
This dish offers a deep earthy aroma, with succulent and tender meat marinated in herbs, delivering a robust flavorsome experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
With New Zealand being a leading producer of lamb, braised lamb shanks became an iconic dish in the mid-20th century, highlighting local quality meats and pastoral flavors.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 2 medium lamb shank
- 🍷 250 ml red wine
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🌿 2 tbsp rosemary
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Season lamb shank with salt and brown in oil.
- 2 Add chopped onion, garlic, rosemary, cook until soft.
- 3 Pour in red wine, simmer for a few minutes.
- 4 Cover and braise in oven at 150°C (300°F) for 3 hours.
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