Title: Steamed Spicy Lamb Shanks (From Saveur Magazine, Jan96?)
Categories: Lamb Spice
Yield: 1 Servings

8		chiles guajillos, dried
8		chiles anchos, dried
6		chiles pasillas, dried
1	ts	cumin
1/2		Tsp oregano, dried
1/2		Tsp thyme, dried
6		cloves, whole
2		bay leaves
4		garlic cloves, peeled
2	tb	vinegar, white
4		lamb shanks
12	oz	beer (1 bottle)

Wash the chiles and remove the stems, veins and seeds. Cover with boiling water and soak for 1 hour. Drain, reserving water.

Combine chiles, cumin, oregano, thyme, cloves, bay leaves, garlic, vinegar and 1/4 cup reserved water in a food processor. Puree into a thick paste. Coat lamb shanks and refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Place each shank, bone side up, on a piece of parchment paper. Fold up the sides into a loose package and tie around the bone with kitchen string.

Bring beer and 2 cups water to a boil in a large steamer over medium heat. Place shanks on rack above liquid. Cover and steam, add water as needed, until meat falls from bone (open one to check), about 2 hours. To serve, present shanks in their packages and unfold at the table. From: Brent Thompson Date: 29 Sep 97 Chile-Heads List Ä

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