Lamb Shank

Kuzu İncik, or Lamb Shank, is a dish of pure comfort and slow-cooked perfection. It features the shank of the lamb, braised for hours with vegetables, herbs, and sometimes wine or tomato paste until the meat is falling-off-the-bone tender. The collagen in the shank breaks down during the slow cooking, creating a gelatinous, rich sauce that coats the meat. Often served with mashed potatoes, vegetable puree, or rice pilaf, it is a centerpiece dish for Sunday dinners and special occasions.