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- Slow-Cooked Red Wine Lamb ShanksLayered the BlixSam WayTender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks slowly braised in a rich red wine and tomato sauce, infused with bold BlixSam spices and served over fluffy rice.Serves: 4🛒 Ingredients4 lamb shanks2 tbsp BlixSam Arm Maat2 tbsp BlixSam Bazaar Kerrie½ tsp BlixSam Piets-my-nou (or more to taste)Salt and freshly ground black pepper2–3 tbsp sunflower oil1 large onion, finely diced3 garlic cloves, crushed1 cup carrots, finely diced1 cup celery, finely diced2½ cups dry red wine1 × 800 g can crushed tomatoes2 tbsp tomato paste2 cups chicken stock5 sprigs fresh thyme2 bay leavesFresh parsley, choppedCooked white rice, for serving—👨🍳 Method – Layered the BlixSam Way1️⃣ Bloom the flavour foundationHeat the sunflower oil in a large heavy pot.Add:BlixSam Bazaar KerrieBlixSam Arm MaatBlixSam Piets-my-nouAllow the spices to bloom in the hot oil for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously.—2️⃣ Brown the lambSeason the lamb shanks lightly with salt and pepper.Brown them well on all sides in the fragrant spice oil.Remove and set aside.—3️⃣ Build the braising baseAdd the onion, carrot and celery.Cook until softened.Add the garlic and cook for another minute.Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.Pour in the red wine and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly reduced.Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, thyme and bay leaves.Mix well.—4️⃣ Slow cookReturn the lamb shanks to the pot.Cover and cook gently for 2½–3 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.—5️⃣ Finish the sauceRemove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.If desired, simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes to thicken the sauce.Sprinkle with fresh parsley.—6️⃣ Serve the BlixSam WaySpoon fluffy white rice onto warmed plates.Place a lamb shank on top.Generously spoon over the rich red wine sauce.Finish with another light sprinkle of fresh parsley.—💡 Serving SuggestionServe with buttery green vegetables, roasted vegetables or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the rich sauce.It's BlixSam's Lekker! 😄🛒 Shop BlixSam Productshttps://blixsam.co.za/shop-now/
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