island braised lamb shanks
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This is a wonderful Sam Choy recipe that makes delicious shanks.
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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For island braised lamb shanks
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3 lblamb shanks
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1/2 cvegetable oil
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4 clovegarlic, minced
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8 cchicken stock
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1/2 tspfive star spice
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1/2 cchinese parsley, chopped
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5 Tbspdry sherry
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2 Tbspbrown sugar
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1'finger' ginger root, sliced
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5 Tbspshoyu
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1/2 conions, julienned
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1/2 ccelery, julienned
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1/2 cred bell pepper, julienned
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1/2 cyellow bell pepper, julienned
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4 Tbspcornstarch (blend with 3 tablespoons water)
How To Make island braised lamb shanks
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1In a large stockpot brown lamb shanks with garlic in 1/2 cup oil (reserve 4 tablespoons oil for later) until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat.
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2Cover meat with chicken broth, then add five star spice, Chinese parsley, sherry, brown sugar, ginger and shoyu. Bring to a boil on stove top, cover with foil or oven-proof lid and place in 350ºF oven.
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3Braise for about 1 hour, or until tender. Arrange shanks on a platter, and cover with vegetable/sauce mixture.
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4Remove lamb and strain stock. Set stock and lamb aside and keep warm.
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5In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat and stir-fry onions, celery, and peppers for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then add stock and bring to a boil. While it's boiling, add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
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