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Roast
Lamb with Sun Dried Tomatoes |
Serves
Cooking Time
Tempreature
Ingredients
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4 - 6
Medium: Allow 25mins per 454g (1lb) plus 25 mins
Well done: Allow 30mins per 454g (1lb) plus 30 mins
Gas mark 4-5, 180°C, 350°F
1.25kg (2-3lbs) leg of lamb joint
4 x 15ml sp (4 tbsp) passata or creamed tomatoes
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
Salt and black pepper
75g (3oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
Fresh basil, for garnish |
| Weigh
the joint and calculate the cooking time as shown above. Place the joint
on a rack in a roasting tin and open-roast in a pre-heated. In a small bowl,
mix together Passata or creamed tomatoes, garlic, seasoning and sun dried
tomatoes. Spread this mixture over the lamb 20 - 20 minutes before the end
of cooking time. Return to the oven for the remainder of the cooking time.
Allow the joint to stand for ten minutes before carving. Some of the mixture
may fall off during carving. Simply serve with the slices. Serve with broccoli
and new potatoes, baked leeks and onions. |
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Lamb
Kebabs in a Tomato and Herb Marinade |
Serves
Cooking Time
Ingredients
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2
15 - 20 minutes plus marinating time
454g (1lb) of lean lamb, cubed (neck fillet, double loin or leg steaks)
3 x 15ml sp (3 tbsp) tomato ketchup
2 x 15ml sp (2 tbsp) red wine vinegar
1 x 15ml sp (1 tbsp) olive oil
1 x 15ml sp (1 tbsp) fresh basil, chopped
1 x 15ml sp (1 tbsp) fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and black pepper |
| In
a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients and season. Add the
meat, stirring to ensure it is evenly coated. Cover and leave to marinate
in a refrigerator to 3 - 4 hours or overnight. Thread the meat on to skewers.
Cook under a pre-heated grill or on a barbeque for 15 - 20 minutes, turning
occasionally. Serve with grilled vegetables and a rice salad. |
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Minty
Lamb Steak |
Serves
Cooking Time
Ingredients
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2
Lamb steaks or chops 1-2cm thick: 4 - 6 mins
Lamb steaks or chops 2cm+ thick: 6 - 8 mins
2 lean lamb steaks or chops
25g (1oz) fresh breadcrumbs
1 x 15ml sp (1 tbsp) redcurrant jelly
1 x 15ml sp (1 tbsp) fresh mint, chopped
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| Grill
one side of the steaks or chops. Meanwhile, mix together topping ingredients.
Turn over steaks or chops. Press chosen topping ingredients on the meats
and cook for at least 3 - 4 minutes of the cooking time until golden. Serve
with potatoes, rice or noodles and a mix salad. |
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Lamb
Chops With Pesto Topping |
Serves
Cooking Time
Ingredients
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2
Lamb steaks or chops 1-2cm thick: 4 - 6 mins
Lamb steaks or chops 2cm+ thick: 6 - 8 mins
2 lean lamb steaks or chops 25g (1oz) fresh breadcrumbs 1 x 15ml sp (1 tbsp)
red pesto
1 x 15ml sp (1 tbsp) fresh mint, chopped |
| Grill
one side of the steaks or chops. Meanwhile, mix together topping ingredients.
Turn over steaks or chops. Press chosen topping ingredients on the meats
and cook for at least 3 - 4 minutes of the cooking time until golden. |
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