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Arni Exohiko (surprise Lamb, Country Style )

Make Arni Exohiko (surprise Lamb, Country Style ) at home with Karen Mintzias, Olive Oil, Loin Lamb Chops, Sheets Commercial Phyllo, and Butter. Serves 8. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• Karen Mintzias
• 2 tbsp
• 8
• 18
• 6 tbsp
• 2 cup
• 16
• 16
• 1/2 lb
• 3/4 cup
• 1

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a heavy skillet, heat the oil or butter and fry the lamb over high heat, turning frequently.

2. 2

   Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, unroll the filo sheets and cover with a damp towel.

4. 4

   In a small pan over low heat, have the butter hot without letting it brown.

5. 5

   Remove two sheets of filo, brush with hot butter over the first, then cover with the second sheet and brush it with butter.

6. 6

   In the center of the buttered filo place 1 lamb chop, 2 tablspoons peas, 2 potato balls, 2 cherry tomatoes, and a slice of kasseri.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper, a heaping tablespoon of parsley, and a pinch of oregano.

8. 8

   Fold the filo around the lamb and vegetables like a sealed parcel.

9. 9

   Place, seam side down, on a buttered baking pan (approximately 11 x 15 x 3 inches) and set aside while you repeat the procedure with the remaining ingredients to make 8 "parcels".

10. 10

    Brush hot butter on the tops, then bake in a moderate oven (350 F) for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden in color.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and arrange on a warm platter or on individual dishes.

12. 12

    Serve warm, with a fresh-cooked or raw vegetable salad.

13. 13

    York.

14. 14

    Typed for you by Karen Mintzias