Lamb rump steaks with Chinese-style salad

Lamb rump steaks with Chinese-style salad

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g lamb rump steak trimmed

Marinade

  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 tsp salt reduced soy sauce

Pickled carrot

  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 carrot shaved into ribbons

Salad

  • 4 cups shredded Chinese cabbage
  • 1 small red capsicum cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup snow peas finely sliced
  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp salt reduced soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • o pickle the carrots: Place the sugar, salt and vinegar into a wide-base bowl and stir until dissolved. Add the carrot, stir well and set aside to pickle for 30 minutes. Drain before serving.
  • Mix together the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the lamb and coat well. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat a chargrill or barbecue to moderately hot and cook the lamb for 2 ½ minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes.
  • To make the salad: Place the pickled carrot into a bowl with the salad ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Slice lamb against the grain and serve with the salad.
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Moroccan Spiced Roasted Lamb Leg with Plums

Moroccan Spiced Roasted Lamb Leg with Plums

Ingredients
  

Lamb

  • 1 leg of lamb approximately 2.5kg bone in
  • 3 large onions sliced in 1cm thick discs
  • 750 mL vegetable stock reduced salt
  • 750 g fresh plums halved and pitted
  • 50 g Slivered almonds
  • 50 g Currants or raisins

Spice Rub

  • 50 g extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin ground
  • 2 tsp ginger ground
  • 2 tsp garlic ground
  • 2 tsp turmeric ground
  • 2 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 2 tsp coriander ground
  • 2 tsp paprika ground
  • 100 g honey or date syrup
  • ½ preserved lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cous Cous

  • ½ bunch fresh coriander leaves only
  • ½ bunch fresh parsley leaves only
  • 50 g slivered almonds
  • 1 bunch watercress remove woody stalks
  • 100 g yoghurt
  • 250 g dried couscous 1 pomegranate arils only
  • 1 lge lemon finely grated zest and juice
  • 50 g Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ bunch parsley, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat fan-forced oven to 150° Celsius. For the spice rub, blitz all ingredients in a food processor until thoroughly combined. Place onions in the centre of the roasting tray, place the lamb on top of the onions, and thoroughly coat the leg with the spice rub, so that the presentation side is face down. Carefully pour the stock all around the lamb leg, so as not to remove the rub.
  • Roast the leg at 150° Celsius for 2 hours covered with aluminium foil, then an additional two hours uncovered. After four hours, remove the tray and increase the heat to 250° Celsius, place the plums, almonds and raisins around the lamb and gently toss in the pan juices.
  • Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes to form a heavily caramelised crust, before removing from the oven and allowing 10 minutes to rest the lamb, before pulling or slicing and serving.
  • In a large heavy based pot, prepare the couscous according to packet instructions, once cooked and while still warm, stir through remaining ingredients. Serve with fresh parsley if desired.
  • To serve in the oven tray, dollop small portions of yoghurt around the lamb on top of the plums, onions. Scatter the watercress, herbs and additional almonds. Slice and serve at the table.

Notes

Gluten free, if replacing couscous with quinoa. Grain free, if replacing couscous with quinoa. Refined sugar free, can replace honey with erythritol. Dairy free optional, if replacing yoghurt with coconut yoghurt.
Start cooking with your presentation side down, so second half and final cook you have the lamb the ‘best’ side upwards for serving.
If you have time and inclination, you can marinade your lamb overnight ahead of cooking.
If you are stuck for time, you could put the lamb in a pressure cooker with an additional litre of water for 60 minutes, followed by the 15 minutes at 250° Celsius, just to develop the crust.
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Barbecued lamb shoulder with a Greek salad

Barbecued lamb shoulder with a Greek salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 kg lamb shoulder boned and butterflied
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 4 medium tomatoes cut into chunks
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers cut into chunks
  • 12 kalamata olives
  • 100 g feta cubed
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 10 mint leaves finely chopped
  • Fresh oregano leaves and barbecued lemon wedges to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the barbecue flat-plate or char-grill plate to hot. Lightly score the inside of the butterflied lamb shoulder in a criss-cross fashion. Combine the lemon juice and oregano, then rub over the lamb. Brush or spray the lamb lightly with oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the lamb on the barbecue, reduce heat to moderately-hot. Cook the first side of the lamb for 15-20 minutes, turn once with tongs and cook for a further 15-20 minutes. Cover lamb loosely with foil and rest it for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Combine remaining ingredients to make a Greek salad. Slice the lamb, sprinkle with oregano and serve with lemon wedges. Serve the Greek salad on the side.

Notes

Ask your butcher to bone and butterfly the leg of lamb for you.
Always rest lamb after cooking. This gives the meat juices a chance to redistribute, giving a moister and more tender result. Transfer the lamb from the barbecue to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Allow the lamb to rest for 10 minutes in a warm place.
To test if the lamb is cooked to your liking press the centre of the lamb with either the back of your tongs or fingertip. Rare is soft when pressed, medium is springy and well done is very firm.
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Schnitzel Lamb Cutlets with Slaw

Schnitzel Lamb Cutlets with Slaw

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lamb cutlets excess fat trimmed
  • 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 2 free-range eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 1/3 cup olive oil for shallow frying + 1 tbsp extra, for slaw
  • 8 small kipfler potatoes halved lengthways
  • 1/4 small red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1/4 small green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 large carrot peeled, shredded
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp currants
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon +extra wedges to serve
  • 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove crushed1 tbsp parsley leaves, finely shredded +extra leaves, to serve

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave safe container cook potatoes for 3-4 minutes on HIGH (100%) or until nearly tender. Lightly spray a large char-grill pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes for 5-6 minutes or until tender and lightly charred. Set aside to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, place breadcrumbs in a large shallow bowl. Place flour on a large plate and season. Place eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Working with 1 lamb cutlet at a time, coat in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg, then press in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Transfer to a plate lined with baking paper. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook lamb cutlets, in batches, for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden and cooked to your liking, replacing oil as necessary. Set cutlets aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
  • In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrot, onions and currants. Season, drizzle with extra oil and half the lemon juice and toss well to coat.
  • In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and remaining juice and parsley. Season and stir well to combine.
  • Serve cutlets with potatoes, slaw, aioli, lemon wedges and parsley leaves.

Notes

Lamb leg or rump steaks, beaten to 1cm thickness with a meat mallet, would also work well in this recipe.
Swap dried breadcrumbs for panko crumbs; add your choice of herb, finely chopped, or some grated parmesan to the breadcrumbs for an extra flavour hit.
Use a pre-pack coleslaw salad mix from the supermarket to save time.
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BBQ spiced butterflied leg of lamb

 

BBQ spiced butterflied leg of lamb

Course Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Indian, Modern Australian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the lamb

  • 1 x 2kg butterflied leg of lamb
  • 1 x 170g Greek yogurt to serve

For the marinade

  • 50 g Butter melted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked garlic powder or garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp Sumac
  • pinch aof chilli flakes
  • leaves ½ x 28g pack flat-leaf parsley only, chopped
  • 1 leaves x 28g pack mint only, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix the butter and oil then stir in the rest of the marinade ingredients. Season with black pepper. Place the lamb in a shallow dish and spoon over the marinade. Rub it all over the meat. Cover; chill overnight. Remove from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.
  • Preheat the barbecue and, once hot, add the lamb, fat-side down. Cook on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden. Turn and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat and cook for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally. Rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice thickly; serve with Greek yogurt and rice - or serve in wraps with a simple salad and pickled red onion - yum!
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Lamb Shanks W. Red Wine Sauce & Gremolata

 

Lamb Shanks W. Red Wine Sauce & Gremolata

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 lamb shanks around 2kg
  • 1 large brown onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 large carrot
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 250 ml red wine
  • 3 400 g canned diced tomatoes
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 large orange peel
  • sea salt & freshly cracked pepper

For the Gremolata

  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) (without fan).
  • Heat the oil in a large oven-proof pot which will fit all of the ingredients comfortably.
  • Sear the lamb shanks in batches until they are golden brown on all sides.
  • While you are searing the lamb shanks, place the onion, celery and garlic into a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Remove the lamb shanks to a plate & turn down the heat. Add the onion mixture and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables have softenend.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes. Add the red wine and let the mixture bubble away for a few minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
  • Add the tomatoes, stock, sugar, bay leaves, and orange peel. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer gently for a few minutes.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pan, together with any meat juices on the plate. Make sure the shanks are well-submerged in the sauce. Place the lid on the pan, and place the pan into the oven for 2 hours to braise. Check the pan every 30 minutes or so to give it a stir.
  • After 2 hours, place the pan back on the stove on low heat. Remove the lid.
  • Skim off and discard as much fat as you can from the sauce. At this stage, the sauce should look quite thin.
  • Let everything simmer gently, without the lid, for about 1 hour, or until the sauce has thickened nicely and the meat is very tender. Stir the sauce occasionally to make sure that it is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Taste the sauce for seasoning, and add salt and pepper. If it tastes too tart or sour, you might need more sugar.
  • Make the gremolata by mixing together the parsley, garlic and lemon zest.
  • Serve the lamb shanks with mashed potatoes and top with gremolata.
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Roast Lamb Leg & Port Gravy

 

Roast Lamb Leg & Port Gravy

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kg bone in leg of lamb
  • 8 garlic cloves thickly sliced
  • 2 leaves rosemary sprigs picked
  • 1 lemon zest only
  • 1 tin of Anchovies
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion cut into wedges
  • 350 ml Port
  • 40 g unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp Cornflour
  • Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C
  • Make incisions all over the lamb and stuff a garlic slice with an anchovy and pinch of rosemary leaves (use half of what you have and keep the rest of the rosemary aside) into the incisions. Rub the lemon zest and olive oil all over the surface of the lamb. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put the onion wedges into a roasting tin, sit the lamb on top and roast for 1 hour. Pour 200ml of the port and 300ml water into the tin and return to the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, transfer the lamb to a warmed serving dish, cover with kitchen foil and leave to rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • Tip the contents of the roasting tin into a saucepan, together with the remaining rosemary, Port and another 300ml water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly reduced. Strain everything through a sieve into a jug, pressing through as much liquid as possible.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan over a low heat. Stir in the cornflour until you have a smooth paste and cook, stirring all the time, for a minute. Slowly whisk in the strained liquid, a little at a time, until smooth. Simmer for 10 minutes over a low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add any juices that have come out of the lamb while resting and stir well. Carve the lamb and serve with the gravy and your favourite sides.
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MALAYSIAN-STYLE BBQ LAMB RUMP WITH A NOODLE SALAD

 

MALAYSIAN-STYLE BBQ LAMB RUMP WITH A NOODLE SALAD

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 x 160g lamb rump
  • !Marinade
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • A small knob of ginger peeled and grated
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp coriander root finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup tamarind sauce or light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • !Noodle salad
  • 200 g vermicelli noodles
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 handful salted peanuts roasted
  • 1 long fresh red chilli
  • 3 spring onions
  • 1 carrot 1 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tsp sweet chilli sauce

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the lamb marinade ingredients together and rub over the lamb rumps. Leave to marinate for 20 mins.
  • Follow packet instructions to cook the vermicelli noodles. Once cooked, cool the noodles under cold running water.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together, pour over the noodles and toss through. Add the picked mint, coriander, salted peanuts, and pepper. Peel the carrots into ribbons and slice the chilli and spring onion to garnish.
  • Place the lamb rumps on the BBQ and cook on a medium heat for 6 mins on each side. Allow the lamb to rest for 5 mins before slicing.
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Tandoori Lamb Cutlets W. Tomato & Cucumber Salsa

Tandoori Lamb Cutlets W. Tomato & Cucumber Salsa

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Indian, Modern Australian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Cutlets

  • 2 tsp garlic paste
  • 2 tsp ginger paste
  • 100 g Greek yogurt plus extra to serve
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 6 lamb cutlets
  • lemon wedges to serve
  • roti or naan to serve

Salsa

  • 2 ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 continental cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch of coriander chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix the garlic and ginger pastes, yogurt, spices and lemon juice with a little seasoning in a bowl until fully combined. Add the lamb chops and mix really well again, then cover and chill for 4 hours but preferably overnight.
  • Remove the lamb chops from the fridge 30 minutes before you’re ready to cook. Mix together everything for the salsa with some seasoning.
  • Heat a BBQ or griddle pan to hot. Scrape off the marinade from the lamb cutlets and season. Grill the cutlets for 1-2 minutes each side until really charred. Rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing, the salsa, roti or naan and a little seasoned yogurt.
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Lamb sliders with harrissa and mint

Lamb sliders with harrissa and mint

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 10 sliders

Ingredients
  

  • 1.8 kg lamb shoulder or leg bone in
  • 2 tbs harissa plus extra to serve
  • 2 cups Chicken stock 500ml
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 1 garlic bulb halved
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise 100g
  • 10 small brioche or fresh buns partially split through the top
  • leaves Mintand snow pea sprouts to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 160°C. Place lamb in a deep roasting pan and rub all over with harissa. Add chicken stock, onion, garlic and lemon to the pan.
  • Roast for 4 hours or until lamb is very tender. Cool, then shred lamb into pieces, discarding bone.
  • Spread the mayonnaise inside the buns, adding extra harissa, then fill with lamb, mint leaves and snow pea sprouts. Serve warm.
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