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Colocasia with Lamb
Kolokas with Lamb
=====================Kolokas with lamb is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is also common across Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.
### Ingredients
The ingredients for this dish include:
* **Kolokas (Taro)**: A type of root vegetable that is commonly used in Cypriot cuisine.
* **Lamb chunks**: Mutton pieces can be substituted with lamb for a variation of the dish.
* **Onion**
* **Lemon juice**
* **Flour**
* **Butter**
* **Salt**
### Preparation
The preparation of kolokas with lamb is similar to other traditional Cypriot dishes. The ingredients are typically cooked together in a pot, with the kolokas being added last to prevent it from breaking down.
### Variations
There are several variations of this dish, including:
* **Mutton with Cardoon**: A variation that uses cardoon instead of lamb.
* **Cardoon with Mutton**: A variation that uses mutton pieces instead of lamb.
### Cultural Significance
Kolokas with lamb is a beloved dish in Cyprus and is often served at special occasions. It is also a popular dish in other Middle Eastern countries, including Greece and Turkey.
### See Also
* **List of Lamb Dishes**
* **Cypriot Cuisine**
### References
This article draws from the following sources:
* [Source 1: Turkish Wikipedia](https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolakas_dinner)
* [Source 2: English Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colocasia_with_lamb)
* [Source 3: Arabic Wikipedia](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B4%D9%83%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%86)