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Greek (And Cypriot) Easter Soup (Mayeritsa) Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Greek (And Cypriot) Easter Soup (Mayeritsa)
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  Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb lamb on the bone
  • 8 c. water
  • 1 x onion finely minced
  • 3 x celery stalks with leaves finely minced
  • 1/4 c. finely-minced parsley
  • 1/2 c. rice
  • 3 x egg yolks beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 c. lowfat milk Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cut the lamb off the bone and chop it coarsely. Put the meat, the bones, the onion, and the celery into a large saucepan and cover with the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Skim any froth and throw away. Cover the pot and cook for about an hour.
  2. Stir in the rice and the parsley, cover, and cook for about 25 more min, till the rice is very tender. Remove bones and throw away.
  3. When ready to serve, whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, and lowfat milk together till smooth, then whisk it slowly into the soup. Let the soup cook, uncovered, for about 5 min. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
  4. Serve warm to 4 to 6 people. It's also wonderful reheated - so long as you reheat carefully and do not curdle it.
  5. Comments: This soup is traditional and ritualistic; while a freshly slaughtered spring lamb is roasted for the main course of the Easter feast, this soup, that starts the meal, is supposed to be made out of the remaining parts - the lungs, liver, heart, and intestines cook in a broth made from the lamb's head. Well, this recipe just isn't which pure. On the other hand, it really is lovely - like a savory rice pudding with little bits of lamb and parsley and a lemony tang. Just ignore the fact which you're using cornstarch to approximate the thickening you would have gotten from the entrails. This is a soup which is all about the joy of redemption, the richness of Christian living in Mediterranean communities, and just plain good eating.