Agnello Con Riso - Lamb with Rice

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 posted by AA Gifts
  • 2 lbs. lamb (from leg)
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ can of tomato paste
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Have lamb cut into small cubes as for stew.

Pour oil into skillet; heat. Brown lamb slightly for about 8 minutes. Add onion; cover; simmer for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add salt and pepper.

Blend tomato paste in cup of warm water; add to lamb. Cover; simmer about 45 minutes or until tender.

In the meantime, cook rice about 20 minutes in 2 quarts of boiling water to which ½ teaspoon of salt has been added. Drain in colander; rinse with cup of cold water. Keep hot by placing colander over pot of boiling water.

Arrange rice on hot platter, leaving space in the center. Place lamb in hollow; pour sauce over lamb.

Serve very hot. Serves 4 to 6.


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