Cabeza de Cordero (Lamb Head)
Recipe category
Country
Region
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Cooking time
60 minutes
Number of servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
1
piece(s) large lamb head
1
cup(s) chicken fat
2
piece(s) dark beers (1 1/2 liter)
1/2
tsp basil, chopped
1/2
tsp thyme, ground
1/2
tsp oregano, ground
2
piece(s) scallion stalks, chopped
2
clove(s) garlic, chopped
1/2
tsp achiote (or color)
pinch salt, cumin and pepper to taste
Directions
- Wash and singe the head, wash again and rinse until very clean.
- Cook in a pot (an iron pot is more suitable) with the rest of ingredients, for approximately 1 hour.
- Remove and chop.
- Serve accompanied by arepas.