Cyprus Recipes - Kleftiko with potatoes

1kg lamb shoulder
1 tbsp olive oil
280 ml water
1 heaped tsp salt
3-4 bay leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
1kg potatoes

1. Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut each into two or three pieces. Leave small ones whole.
2. Place them on the bottom of an earthenware or deep casserole dish.
3. Cut the meat into pieces and place it on top of the potatoes.
4. Pour the oil and water over the meat, and add the salt, lemon and bay leaves.
5. Cover with the lid and place in a hot oven.
6. Place in a moderate oven and leave to cook for two to three hours until the meat is very tender. Serve with red wine.