World Flavors Cookbook

Brav u Mlijeku (Lamb in Milk)

A spectacular celebratory dish where lamb is slow-cooked in milk with root vegetables and spices until the meat is incredibly tender.

Cuisine: Montenegro

Ingredients

• 2 kg lamb shoulder or leg
• 2 liters whole milk
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, halved
• Peppercorns, bay leaf
• Salt

Instructions

1. Wash lamb and place in a large pot.
2. Cover with milk and add vegetables and spices.
3. Simmer on very low heat for 2-3 hours until the milk reduces and the meat falls off the bone.
4. Serve the meat and vegetables on a platter with the thickened milk sauce.