CURRIED BRAISED LAMB SHANK WITH THREE ONION COUSCOUS

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In a large pasta bowl, place a small mound of couscous and top with shanks. Ladle sauce on shanks and garnish with chopped green scallions.

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

6 large lamb shanks (8-10 inches long)
3 cups AP flour
1/2 cup madras curry powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup coarse ground fennel
1/4 cup coarse ground coriander
Canola oil to cook
2 onions chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 large carrots chopped
1/4 cup garlic minced
1/4 cup ginger minced
1 bottle red wine
1/4 bunch fresh thyme, picked and roughly chopped
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 banana
6 kaffir lime leaves
3 Thai bird chilies
Water
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 bunch scallions, chopped (save green part for garnishing)
1 red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dried currants
3 cups couscous
6 cups boiling water
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season the shanks well with salt and pepper. Mix flour with curry, chili, fennel, and coriander. Completely coat shanks in mix. In a hot casserole lightly coated with canola oil, sear shanks and color on all sides. Set shanks aside and wipe out casserole. Saute onions, celery, carrots, garlic and ginger until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze casserole with red wine and reduce by half. Stir in thyme. Add soy sauce, banana, kaffir lime and chilies. Add shanks and completely cover with water. Check for seasoning. Slowly bring to a boil then cover tightly with foil or lid. Roast in a 325 degree oven (at a simmer) for at least 3 hours. The meat should fall off of the bone. Remove shanks and reduce sauce until thickened slightly. Remove kaffir lime leaves and puree sauce using a hand blender. Check again for seasoning.
  • THREE ONION COUSCOUS: In a hot saute pan, add canola oil and caramelize onions with the scallions. Season. Remove to a large bowl. Add olive oil, currants and couscous. Boil water and add exactly 6 cups to bowl and quickly stir together. Immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand 30 minutes. With a fork, fluff couscous and check for seasoning.

Babar Dogar
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This was my first time making lamb shanks and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out beautifully. The lamb was tender and flavorful and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dil Kumari Sapkota
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy and the curry sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


silas uchenna
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the curry sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Josna Akter
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This dish was amazing! The lamb shanks were so tender and the curry sauce was perfect. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Miss J and Mya Williams
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice or couscous and a side of vegetables.


Stella Green
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This was my first time making lamb shanks and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out beautifully. The lamb was tender and flavorful and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Godfrey Ouko
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy and the curry sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Liton Sarkar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the curry sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Hamza Kedir5646
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This dish was amazing! The lamb shanks were so tender and the curry sauce was perfect. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiana Askins
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice or couscous and a side of vegetables.


Zoe Unwin
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This was my first time making lamb shanks and I was really happy with how they turned out. The curry sauce was flavorful and the lamb was tender. I would definitely make this again.


Stevie Ray
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful and the curry sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


F4ZEand3h
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were so tender and the curry sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sujzn
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the curry sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with couscous and a side of vegetables.


Sabitri Pandey
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This was my first time cooking lamb shanks and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise and the dish turned out beautifully. The lamb was tender and juicy and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be ma


Christopher Cade
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The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. The couscous was a perfect accompaniment, light and fluffy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Darren Kubas
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the lamb shanks and the curry sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Iranzi Mireille
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were incredibly tender and the curry sauce was packed with flavor. The couscous was a nice addition, but I think it could have been cooked a little bit lo


K. Hill
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I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The curry sauce was so good that I could have eaten it by itself. The meat was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. I will definitely be making this again.


Sebastian Torres
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This lamb shank dish was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. The couscous was a perfect accompaniment, light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe for a