Ingredients:
- 8 oz kefalotiri (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch) or 8 oz kefalograviera cheese, cut into chunks of about 1 1/2 inches (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients together and toss well with scrupulously clean hands until everything is well-coated. Season generously with pepper, but go a little easier on the salt than you normally would cause the cheese will also lend its salt to the finished dish.
- If you have a large clay pot, like a bean pot, assemble the ingredients there, cover with lid, and proceed with recipe. If not, cut 6 large sheets of parchment, distribute the kleftiko mixture evenly amongst the 6 sheets, and wrap up envelope-style. You may need to double-wrap cause you don't want any of the lovely juices this recipe emits to get lost in drainage while braising. A large, covered casserole would work well, too. Basically what you want to do is have as little liquid escape during cooking as possible.
- Braise, in the oven, for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. You want the meat to be falling off the bone. Yes, the potatoes and carrot will be very soft and tender, but will be permeated with a deep-rich flavour. Do not judge this dish by the cooking standards you are used to - remember its origins - the conditions these people lived under - this is gourmet food created during a time of rebellion and should be enjoyed under its own standard.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 278.76 Kcal (1167 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 117.79 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.09g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 75.81mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 698.71mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 31.25g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 8.65g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.17g | 21% | |
| Protein | 3.66g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.2mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 68.8mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 99.64 Kcal (417 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 42.1 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.68g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 27.1mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 249.74mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.17g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 3.09g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.85g | 21% | |
| Protein | 1.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 24.6mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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