Why good food is the best tonic for chemotherapy pa

Name: Why good food is the best tonic for chemotherapy patients
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks; 1 bottle of red wine; 2 onions, chopped; 1 generous handful of mixed herbs; 500 ml (17.6fl oz) lamb stock; 1 dash of sriracha (or 1 small chilli, finely chopped); 1.25 kg (2.8lbs) potatoes; 2 to 3 tsp white plain flour; 100 ml (3.5fl oz) water, approximately; 200 g (7.1oz) shallots, finely chopped

Servings: persons

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Slow cook the lamb and ingredients on medium for 6-8 hours.
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The meat should fall off the bone.
3
When ready strain the jus through a fine sieve.
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Pull from the bones ensuring there is no fat.
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Next boil and mash potatoes and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
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To make the gravy, bring the jus to hard boil then reduce heat to simmer.
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Using flour and water, make a smooth paste and whisk into the jus avoiding lumps.
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Bring back to the boil.
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Season to taste.
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Preheat oven to 200C.
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(Fan assisted)
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Finally, layer the lentils, shallots and lamb in a casserole dish.
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Add sufficient gravy to completely cover the meat then cover with a generous layer of potatoes adding seasoning and a dash of nutmeg.
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Seal to the edges to prevent the sauce from boiling over.
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Rough up the surface using a fork.
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Bake until golden brown on top.
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Remove from heat and leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lamb shanks, 1 bottle of red wine, 2 onions, chopped, 1 generous handful of mixed herbs, and more.

Yes, Why good food is the best tonic for chemotherapy patients falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Why good food is the best tonic for chemotherapy patients

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