The Afghan Answer to the 'Pulled __________ Sandwich' Recipe icelandadam

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   for the sauce: Pulse handful cilantro leaves, handful mint leaves with tub of yogurt, drizzle olive oil, cumin, walnut, juice of 1/4 lime, salt and pepper to taste.

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   pulse until desired thickness and pieces of cilantro/mint are at desired size.

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   i like it think and tiny pieces, basically green.

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   let sauce rest in refridgerator at least an hour.

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   the lamb: in medium sized storage container place lamb, bone side up.

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   pour sauce til the lamb is covered.

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   squeeze remaining lime, and put remaining cilantro and mint with stems on top.

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   drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

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   place in refridgerator, let marinate at least over night (i did two nights).

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    preheat oven to 350-375. remove lamb from marinade, line a high brimmed baking dish with tin foil, place lamb inside and pour the remaining marinade on top.

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    wrap lamb and cook til desired.

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    i cooked it through considering its going into a sandwich, normally id do rare.

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    pour off excess oil, and scrape off all the marinade, and the cilantro mint crust.

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    this is important because the sauce turns rather citrusy but trust me the good stuff be there!

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    heat up the masala nan and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.