AlgerianMain course

Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt Recipe

Name: Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 117 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 600 g Lamb; 20 g Butter; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 70 g Rice; 2 tsp Oregano; 450 ml Boiling Water; 2 clove Garlic; pinch Salt; pinch Pepper; 50 g Butter; 2 tbsp Flour; 750 g Greek Yogurt; 6 Eggs; pinch Salt; pinch Pepper

Tavë Kosi is an Albanian baked dish featuring tender lamb and rice, topped with a rich, savory yogurt custard. The lamb is simmered until falling apart, then combined with rice to form the base. A thick, eggy yogurt mixture is poured over, baking into a puffed, golden crust that's creamy underneath. It's a hearty meal that comes together with a bit of patience, but the result is well worth it.

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August 11, 2026

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About this recipe

Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt is a Algerian main course recipe that takes about 1h 57m from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 15 ingredients across 9 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 877 kcal with roughly 73 g of protein. Filed under high-protein, weeknight dinner, cold winter days and winter.