Lamb
Kleftiko
Κλέφτικο
Cyprus
Lamb on the bone sealed with garlic, lemon, bay and cinnamon in a wood-fired clay oven and left overnight until it falls apart.
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What it is
A closer look at Kleftiko.
Lamb on the bone sealed with garlic, lemon, bay and cinnamon in a wood-fired clay oven and left overnight until it falls apart.
What to look for
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The oven is sealed with clay so nothing escapes — a version cooked in foil in a gas oven is not the same. It should need no knife at all.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Kleftiko.
Names around the table
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Jammu and Kashmir, India
Aab gosht
آب گوشت
Lamb is simmered with turnip, saffron, and mild spices in a Kashmiri broth that stays light rather than creamy.
Rome, Italy
Abbacchio alla Romana
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Rome, Italy
Abbacchio brodettato
In Rome, Abbacchio brodettato is milk-fed lamb braised with anchovy, rosemary, garlic, and white wine.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Agnello al rafano
In Friuli, Agnello al rafano is lamb cooked with horseradish, herbs, and white wine until tender.
Apulia, Italy
Agnello alla gravinese
In Puglia, Agnello alla gravinese is lamb cooked with pecorino, egg, and herbs in a savoury sauce.
Abruzzo, Italy
Agnello cacio e ova
In Abruzzo, Agnello cacio e ova is lamb baked with pecorino and egg into a savoury, set sauce.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Roast Lamb
Агнешко печено
Whole or jointed spring lamb roasted with butter and dried savory, traditional for St George's Day on 6 May when it is eaten across the country.
Bihar, India
Ahuna (Champaran meat)
अहूना
Mutton is marinated with onion, garlic, and whole spices, then slow-cooked in a sealed earthen pot in Bihar.