Albanian Tave Kosi – Baked Lamb with Yogurt and Rice
A national dish of Albania, *Tave Kosi* is a comforting oven-baked casserole of tender lamb, creamy yogurt custard, and soft rice — tangy, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 800g lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks
* 3 eggs
* 500g Greek-style yogurt
* 100g rice
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* Salt, pepper, oregano
Instructions:
1. Brown lamb in butter with garlic, salt, and pepper. Add rice and cook briefly.
2. Spread meat and rice in a baking dish.
3. Whisk eggs with yogurt and a pinch of oregano. Pour over the lamb.
4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for ~45 mins until golden and set.
5. Serve warm with salad or bread.
Albanian Tip:
Tave Kosi is traditionally enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings.
🐐 Albanian Tave Kosi – Baked Lamb with Yogurt and Rice
A national dish of Albania, *Tave Kosi* is a comforting oven-baked casserole of tender lamb, creamy yogurt custard, and soft rice — tangy, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 800g lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks
* 3 eggs
* 500g Greek-style yogurt
* 100g rice
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* Salt, pepper, oregano
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Brown lamb in butter with garlic, salt, and pepper. Add rice and cook briefly.
2. Spread meat and rice in a baking dish.
3. Whisk eggs with yogurt and a pinch of oregano. Pour over the lamb.
4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for ~45 mins until golden and set.
5. Serve warm with salad or bread.
💡 Albanian Tip:
Tave Kosi is traditionally enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings.
