Marinade 1

• 150 ml (¼ pint) olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon

This is a particular favourite in Greece, where the distinctive flavour of rigani (see footnote) is much appreciated.

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Marinate the cubed meat for at least 2 to 3 hours, longer if possible. Iranian cooks marinate it for at least 12 hours, which makes it beautifully tender.

The method