TRADITIONAL AUSSIE LAMB LEG ROAST WITH MINT SAUCE
Lamb leg roast is an iconic dish that's deeply rooted in Australian culinary traditions. Especially popular during festive seasons and family gatherings, it has a way of bringing everyone together around the dinner table, evoking cherished memories and creating new ones.
In this recipe, we're focusing on amplifying the intrinsic flavours of the lamb complementing it with simple seasonings that let its natural goodness shine. But what truly makes this roast a standout is the zesty mint sauce, which adds a refreshing contrast to the rich, meaty flavours of the lamb
Whether you're an Aussie missing home or someone keen to delve into authentic Australian flavours, this lamb leg roast is a journey worth embarking on.
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole lamb leg (about 2kg)
4 cloves garlic. sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
FOR THE MINT SAUCE:
1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepping the Lamb: Make small incisions all over the lamb leg using a sharp knife. Insert garlic slices into these incisions. This infuses the meat with a subtle garlic flavour.
Seasoning: Rub the entire lamb leg with olive oil. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper generously, ensuring the meat is well-coated
Roasting: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the lamb leg in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes for medium-rare. Adjust the time based on your desired doneness.
Resting the Meat: Once roaste, remove the lamb from the oven and let
it rest for at least 15 minutes. This ensures all the juices are retained.
Mint Sauce: While the lamb is resting, combine the chopped mint leaves and boiling water in a bowl. Allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
Serving: Carve the lamb into thin slices and serve with a generous drizzling of the refreshing mint sauce.
In this recipe, we're focusing on amplifying the intrinsic flavours of the lamb complementing it with simple seasonings that let its natural goodness shine. But what truly makes this roast a standout is the zesty mint sauce, which adds a refreshing contrast to the rich, meaty flavours of the lamb
Whether you're an Aussie missing home or someone keen to delve into authentic Australian flavours, this lamb leg roast is a journey worth embarking on.
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole lamb leg (about 2kg)
4 cloves garlic. sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
FOR THE MINT SAUCE:
1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepping the Lamb: Make small incisions all over the lamb leg using a sharp knife. Insert garlic slices into these incisions. This infuses the meat with a subtle garlic flavour.
Seasoning: Rub the entire lamb leg with olive oil. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper generously, ensuring the meat is well-coated
Roasting: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the lamb leg in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes for medium-rare. Adjust the time based on your desired doneness.
Resting the Meat: Once roaste, remove the lamb from the oven and let
it rest for at least 15 minutes. This ensures all the juices are retained.
Mint Sauce: While the lamb is resting, combine the chopped mint leaves and boiling water in a bowl. Allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
Serving: Carve the lamb into thin slices and serve with a generous drizzling of the refreshing mint sauce.