Tavë Kosi (Baked Lamb with Yogurt) - Albania

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Tavë Kosi (Baked Lamb with Yogurt) - Albania

1 ½ - 2 lbs (675-900 g) lamb, leg or shoulder,
cut into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
¾ cup (180 ml) butter
2 Tbs (30 ml) rice
4 cups (1 L) plain yogurt
5 eggs, beaten
1 Tbs (15 ml) all-purpose flour

Season the meat with salt and pepper and place in a baking
dish. Dot with ¼ cup (60 ml) of the butter and bake in a
preheated 350F (180C) oven, basting the meat occasionally
with the pan juices, for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and
stir the rice into the pan juices. Stir the yogurt, eggs, salt, and
pepper together. Heat the remaining ½ cup (125 ml) butter in
a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 3 minutes and add
the yogurt mixture, stirring until smooth. Pour the yogurt
mixture into the baking pan and stir to combine with the meat
and rice. Bake at 375F (190C) for 45 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.