Greek Recipes
Antigoni’s Greek Lamb Neck with Trahana Recipe
This is hearty fare that satiates your hunger and soul. The trahana has body and texture and almost a parmesan taste. The lamb is tender and rich in flavour. Chase the winter chills away with food that warms and satisfies you from the inside out!
You can find sweet trahana at most Greek Delis. Lamb necks can be substituted with lamb shanks if your butcher doesnāt stock them!
Another dish from my mum, Antigoni, from Kastraki, Thessalia!
Antigoni's Greek Lamb Neck with Trahana Recipe
Tender and juicy lamb in a rich and hearty stew of tomato, onion, garlic and deeply flavoursome trahana
Ingredients
- 1 kg lamb necks, cut into 6-8 large roundsĀ
- 2 medium brown onionsĀ
- 4-5 garlic clovesĀ
- 300 ml passataĀ
- 1 tbsp saltĀ
- 2 tsp cracked black pepperĀ
- 2 Lt waterĀ
- 250 g sweet trahanaĀ
- Chilli flakes, optional
Instructions
Preparing the Lamb Neck with Trahana
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In a large pot, sear and brown the lamb neck rounds on both sides, on medium-high heat, and then set aside
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Add the EVOO and the brown onions to the pot and sauteĢ till translucent
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Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook through briefly
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Add the passata and cook through till all of its water has been reduced
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Return the lamb to the pot and add the salt and pepper
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Add the water, bring to a rolling boil and then reduce to a gentle boil
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Continue cooking for at least 1 hour or until the meat is tender
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Add the trahana and gently boil until it is al dente ā approximately 20 minutes
Serving the lamb neck with trahana
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Serve and enjoy!
Kali Orexi!
Recipe Video
Key Points
- You can find sweet trahana at most Greek delicatessens
- Lamb necks can be substituted with lamb shanks or lamb shoulder pieces
- If your stock runs low before adding the trahana, top it up with a little more water