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Moroccan Roast Lamb

Always a favourite at dinner, here’s our delicious Roast Lamb.

Conversions

easy

SERVES 1

Ingredients

MOROCCAN ROAST LAMB

  • 15 ml cumin seeds
  • 15 ml coriander seeds
  • 5 ml black pepper
  • 15 ml paprika
  • 5 ml ground cinnamon
  • 5 ml garlic powder
  • 45 ml Huletts Brown Sugar
  • 15 ml mixed dried herbs (parsley, mint and basil)
  • 45 ml – 60 ml Olive oil
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 kg leg of lamb

Method

  1. Blend all the spices and sugar to form a fine powder. Add the herbs, oil and lemon zest. Mix together to form a paste.
  2. Using your hands, evenly coat the entire surface of the leg of lamb with the paste. Cover it with cling wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinade for 4 hours or if possible, overnight.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator and set aside for half an hour to allow it to reach room temperature before roasting.
  4. Preheat the oven to 220˚C.
  5. Place the leg of lamb on a roasting tray in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes. Rotate the tray half way through the cooking time.
  6. Reduce the temperature to 180˚C and cook the lamb for a further 45-60 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven, cover lightly with foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  8. Serve with couscous, lemon yoghurt and roasted vegetables.

Top tips

Rare, Medium or Well Done?

RARE: Cook for 20 minutes per 450g at 180°C
MEDIUM: Cook for 30 minutes per 450g at 180°C
WELL DONE: Cook for 30 minutes per 450g at 180°C

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Conversion Table

Cups Tablespoons Grams
Butter 1/4 cup 4 Tbsp 57g
1/3 cup 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp 76g
1 cup 16 Tbsp 227g
Flour/Sifted 1/4 cup 4 Tbsp 30g/27g
1/3 cup 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp 40g/35g
1/2 cup 8 Tbsp 60g/55g
1 cup 16 Tbsp 120g/110g
Granulated Sugar 1/4 cup 4 Tbsp 50g
1/3 cup 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp 65g
1/2 cup 8 Tbsp 100g
1 cup 16 Tbsp 200g
Brown Sugar/ Firmly Packed 1/4 cup 4 Tbsp 45g
1/3 cup 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp 60g
1/2 cup 8 Tbsp 90g
1 cup 16 Tbsp 180g
Water 1/4 cup 4 Tbsp 57g
1/3 cup 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp 76g
1/2 cup 8 Tbsp 114g
1 cup 16 Tbsp 227g