Lamb is undeservedly excluded from the diet of most Russians. There is it unacceptable for various reasons. Someone thinks that lamb meat "smells", for others it seems too harsh.
Lamb features
However, professional chefs believe that we simply do not know how to cook it. Therefore, we are depriving ourselves of the second dietary product after chicken, the nutritional benefits of which are enormous. Lamb is rich in amino acids, protein and trace elements, it does not have cholesterol. The special structure of its fibers activates the digestive system. When using spices (and in the Caucasus, not a single dish can do without them) it improves metabolism, so if you want to lose weight, eat lamb meat!
Baked lamb ribs in the oven in general in the Caucasus are considered a delicacy, just like lamajo in Armenian cuisine. They are usually cooked on holidays. The sweet taste of meat on the bone matches perfectly with the sourness of dry wine, lemon and tomatoes. To add sophistication to the dish, it is enough to use spicy herbs in the recipe - zira, thyme, rosemary. More original combinations of ribs with grapes or sour berries are also possible. Spicy spices: chili and mustard perfectly balance the taste.
A practically unique feature of mutton on the bone is that during heat treatment it releases a jelly-like liquid that covers the ribs with a thin film. Therefore, all their juices, as well as spicy aromas of spices remain inside and delight with stunning facets of taste.
Today we will share several recipes on how to cook lamb ribs in the oven. And we will try to introduce you to the best examples of Central Asian cuisine.
How to choose lamb ribs
Before you figure out how to bake lamb ribs in the oven, they should be selected correctly. The taste and aroma of the dish depends on this. It is advisable to buy the meat of a young lamb: it has a light color and practically does not smell. Such a piece will be tender and juicy in a plate.
But the ribs of an old ram will smell sharply, unpleasantly. A rich red hue will also distinguish them. If you feel a sharp, unpleasant smell, it is better to refuse to buy. If the amber is not too scaring, the meat can be saved by pickling in a mixture of vegetable oil, lemon, rosemary and thyme. It is desirable to stew such meat in order to achieve softness. How long to cook stewed ribs, see recipes. You can put it out in a cauldron over low heat.
Lamb ribs recipes
We suggest you choose your recipe for lamb ribs in the oven. Fry that can be tasty and fast.
Caucasian with tomatoes
You will need:
- ribs - 1 kg;
- onion - 2 large heads;
- tomatoes - 4 meaty heads;
- greens - a large bunch of parsley, cilantro;
- salt, spices (thyme, thyme, rosemary to taste).
Cooking
- Portion slices grate with spices, salt, leave to marinate for 2 hours.
- Put in a heat-resistant form, put chopped tomatoes, onions on top, sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- Cover the mold with foil, put in the oven for 2 hours at a temperature of 190 °.
Glazed with honey and mustard
You will need:
- ribs - 2 kg;
- mustard - 4 tablespoons;
- honey - 2 tablespoons;
- breadcrumbs - 200 g;
- pepper, salt.
Cooking
- Spread portioned slices with a mixture of honey and mustard, season with pepper and salt, sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Foil the baking dish. Lay out the ribs.
- Bake in a well-heated oven for 40 minutes.
Oven ribs with potatoes in the oven
You will need:
- ribs - 2 kg;
- potatoes - 5 large tubers;
- garlic - 3 cloves;
- rosemary - a pair of twigs;
- lemon - 1 pc.;
- olive oil;
- Italian herbs, salt, pepper.
Cooking
- Combine herbs, zest and juice of half a lemon, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, add oil.
- Serve the ribs prepared in portions with marinade, leave for an hour.
- Peel potatoes, chop thin rings. Cut the remaining lemon into rings as well.
- Cover the baking sheet with parchment, oil it. Lay potatoes, lemon and rosemary on top. Salt and sprinkle with pepper, and then lay out the meat.
- Put in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Hot and spicy with chili
To make the lamb dish at home beautiful and very tasty with a golden crust as in the photo, follow all the rules of cooking according to the recipe below.
You will need:
- ribs - 1 kg;
- chili pepper (it can be replaced with a couple of spoons of burning adjika);
- basil - a sprig or teaspoon of dry;
- zucchini - 1 pc.;
- potatoes - 1 kg.
Cooking
- Lubricate the ribs with pepper or adjika, salt.
- Peel potatoes, cut into halves.
- Put the potatoes in the form, add salt, lay the ribs on top.
- Hide a sprig of basil under the meat, lay everything with slices of zucchini for juiciness.
- Send the dish to the preheated oven, reduce the temperature to 150 °. Bake for 2 hours.
- Increase the temperature to 250 ° for 10 minutes for the appearance of a blush on the ribs.
Fried lamb ribs in the oven in foil or sleeve
You will need:
- ribs - 1 kg;
- green onions and parsley - in a bunch;
- tomatoes - 2 meaty heads;
- hard cheese - 100 g;
- dry basil - 2 teaspoons;
- garlic - 2 cloves;
- vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons;
- pepper and salt.
Cooking
- Fold portioned meat into a deep bowl, cover with basil, pepper, salt, add lemon juice. Pickle 30 minutes.
- Fry the meat to a blush over high heat, transfer to foil.
- Chop green onions, chop the tomatoes into rings. Put onions, tomatoes, grate cheese and sprinkle on top. Wrap the foil.
- Put in the oven for 30 minutes. Serve the dish in foil.
How simple is each recipe - the lamb ribs in the oven at the same time are delicious and tasty. Give it a try!
Video recipes for mutton ribs in the oven
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