Lamb in Yogurt

This is another recipe my DD learned to make at ACCC culinary school. She loved this, but I have not tried it. It is a dish from Turkey called Laban Ummu.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lamb shank (cut into cubes)
• 1  quart water
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 lb  white pearl onion (skins removed)
• 1  quart yogurt (plain)
• 1  tablespoon butter (clarified)
• 2  garlic cloves (chopped)
• 2  tablespoons mint

Directions

1. Place lamb in Dutch oven and cover with water.
2. Add salt and pearl onions.
3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer and stew lamb for 1 hour or until lamb is fork tender.
4. Remove liquid.
5. Mix yogurt with lamb meat and warm through on low heat for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. In a separate skillet use the clarified butter to saute garlic for 1 minute on low (don't let garlic burn), add salt & mint, and then add to yogurt pot mixing well.
7. Serve warm with baked sweet potato. Enjoy.