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Kleftiko
Also known as: Κλέφτικο
Greek lamb marinated with lemon, garlic and herbs, sealed with potatoes and slow-roasted.
About Kleftiko
Kleftiko is a Greek preparation of lamb cooked slowly in a sealed parcel. This profile follows a leg-of-lamb version marinated with garlic, lemon, oregano, rosemary and cinnamon, then roasted over potatoes with bay leaves.
The lamb is deeply savoury and bright with lemon, while garlic and herbs perfume both the meat and its juices. Cinnamon gives a quiet warm note, and the potatoes absorb the rich olive-oil and lamb flavour.
The lamb emerges very tender, with a browned outer surface and moist meat that pulls apart easily. Golden potato pieces sit beneath it, glossy with concentrated roasting juices from the tightly sealed parcel.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Kleftiko
Parchment-Sealed Greek Lamb Kleftiko with Potatoes.
- GarlicPungent marinade aromatic
- SaltSeasoning
- Fresh oreganoHerbal marinade
- Fresh rosemaryResinous herbal marinade
- Lemon zestCitrus fragrance
- Lemon juiceBright acidic marinade
- Ground cinnamonWarm spice
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
- Olive oilMarinade and roasting fat
- Leg of lambSlow-roasted centre
- PotatoesJuice-soaked vegetable base
- Bay leavesHerbal roasting fragrance
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Garlic:
- Salt:
- Fresh oregano:
- Fresh rosemary:
- Lemon zest:
- Lemon juice:
- Ground cinnamon:
- Black pepper:
- Olive oil:
- Leg of lamb:
- Potatoes:
- Bay leaves:
Origins & food traditions
Good Food supplies the complete parchment-sealed lamb, lemon, herb and potato recipe selected here. Its Greek-food guide independently identifies kleftiko as lamb marinated with lemon juice, potatoes and spices and cooked slowly in a sealed container.
Countries
- Greece
- CyprusCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Greek Cuisine
- Cypriot CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.