Roast lamb with raisins and couscous

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Leg of Lamb; (boned)
50gramsRaisins
2teaspoonsGrated Lemon Zest
2Sprigs Thyme
2Sprigs Rosemary
1Clove Garlic
1teaspoonBalsamic Vinegar
2tablespoonsOlive Oil
3slicesBread - dried and crust removed
30gramsBreadcrumbs
Salt and Pepper
225gramsCous Cous
350millilitresWater; (boiling)
4Mint Leaves; (chopped)
½Onion; (finely diced)
1Clove Garlic; (crushed)
25gramsCashew Nuts
¼Green Pepper; (diced)
25gramsSliced Mushrooms
25gramsButter
Olive Oil

Directions

COUS COUS

1. Prepare the leg of lamb by removing some of the gristle and fat. Criss cross the inside with a sharp knife.

2. Season with salt, pepper, herbs and garlic.

3. Place the raisins in a pan with a little water and boil until plump.

Drain and chop. Add the oil, vinegar, breadcrumbs and mix together.

4. Spread the raisins inside the leg and tie cook at 350ºf for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Allow to rest before carving.

5. Serve with Cous Cous.

Cous Cous

6. Gently fry all the ingredients in the butter excluding the mint.

7. When cooked, add the cous cous.

8. Pour over the boiling water and remove from heat.

9. After 3 minutes, season with salt and pepper and mint and serve with lamb.

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NOTES : Chef:Paul Heathcote

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