Lamb Shanks with Grape Leaves

In a pot, boil 2 liters of water

Add the grape leaves and cook for 20 minutes

Drain and rinse under cold water

Drain again. Reserve

In a pot, mix the lamb with the grape leaves, thyme, garlic, onion, pimenta-do-reino, salt, and vinegar

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes or until the lamb is well cooked

Add the water mixed with flour, sweet paprika, and hot paprika, stir, and cook for another 15 minutes or until slightly thickened

Remove from heat

Grease the form with oil

Line the bottom and sides of the form with grape leaves, leaving the ends outside

Transfer the still-warm lamb to the form and smooth with a spatula

Fold the ends of the grape leaves that remained outside the form over the lamb and cover with more leaves to cover all the lamb

Gently press with your hands

Unmold onto a large plate, garnish with grape leaves, and serve.