Braised Lamb Shanks

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy pot, brown lamb shanks in some oil.
2. 2
   Remove lamb.
3. 3
   add onions, carrots, garlic (last)
4. 4
   gently saute' aromatics and carrots till soft.
5. 5
   Add wine/or broth. 2 star anise, barley
6. 6
   Return the lamb to the pot
7. 7
   bring dish to simmer and cover. after an hour, add salt/pepper to taste.
8. 8
   continue cooking until meat falls off the bone. Remove bones, and continue simmering until barley is soft.
9. 9
   Serve hot with cooked rice.