Croatian cuisine
Croatian lamb peka
Slow-roasted lamb peka from Croatia, tender and aromatic, perfect for a hearty lunch.
Croatian lamb peka is a traditional slow-cooked lamb dish baked under clay tiles for hours, resulting in meltingly tender meat with a rich, smoky flavor. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables and a crisp salad to balance the richness.
Method
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Preheat oven to 200°C fan / 220°C / 425°F / Gas mark 7
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If you have not bought diced lamb, cut your lamb shoulder or leg into large chunks and place to one side.
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Chunks of chopped lamb of a red chopping board
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Make oil marinade -
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Mix 80ml of olive oil in a bowl with garlic puree, sundried tomato puree ,black pepper and salt.
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olive oil, gia sundried tomato puree and gia garlic puree and black pepper mixed together in a silver bowl to make Croatian peka
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Add potatoes and vegetables into a large lidded casserole dish.
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Chopped up vegetables which consist of chopped up red onion, courgette, potatoes red peppers in a cast iron pan
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Place diced lamb on top of the vegetables, pour the marinade and wine over the top.
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Chunks of lamb covered in in a sundried tomato oil sauce which is on top of chopped red onion, aubergine, courgette and potatoes in a cast iron pan
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Add the rosemary, thyme and sage, trying to keep the herbs on top.
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So you can easily remove the herb stalks once cooked.
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Chunks of lamb coated in a sundried tomato oil sauce and covered with thyme, rosemary and sage which is on top of chopped red onion, aubergine, courgette and potatoes in a cast iron pan
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Place lid on the casserole dish and cook for 1hr 30 minute
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If you do not have a lid cover very well with kitchen foil
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Cast iron dish with lid on in the oven
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Take the lid off, remove any thick herb stems. Stir in 2 tbsp of olive oil.
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Cook for a further 20-30 mins.
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Cooked Croatian Lamb Peka in a cast iron pan in the oven
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Serve with fresh homemade bread to dip into the juices.
FAQ
Is «Croatian lamb peka» gluten-free?
Yes. «Croatian lamb peka» is a gluten-free recipe, safe for celiac disease when you use certified gluten-free products.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Croatian lamb peka»?
One serving has 722 kcal, 69.5 g carbs, 33.3 g protein and 31.3 g fat. The recipe makes 7 servings.
Is «Croatian lamb peka» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Occasionally — watch your portion size. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.