A fantastic flavour combination of Moroccan spices, succulent lamb and fresh mint
Serves 4
The flavoursome paste infuses into the meat and the slow roasting process means you are left with divinely tender lamb that simply falls away from the bone.
INGREDIENTS
For the Paste
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp ras el-hanout spice blend
3 garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp salt
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Lamb
2kg shoulder of lamb
1 lemon, quartered
2 heads of garlic, halved
For the Rice
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 large pinch saffron
2 large onions, skin removed and sliced
50g dried apricots
50g sultanas
400g basmati rice
600ml vegetable stock
1 lemon, zest only
1 large bunch coriander, leaves only, roughly chopped
100g flaked almonds, toasted
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Yoghurt
200g Greek yoghurt
½ cucumber, seeds removed, finely chopped
1 bunch mint, leaves only, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice only
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Lamb
- Combine all the ingredients for the paste together and rub it all over the lamb. Leave to marinade for at least an hour or preferably overnight.
- Lay the lemon and garlic on the base of an ovenproof dish, then add the lamb on top with the marinade.
- Place the dish in the oven and select Miele Auto Roast at 130°C and cook for 4 hours. If needed, cover the dish with a lid or tin foil halfway throughout the cooking.
- When the cooking has elapsed, remove the dish from the oven. The lamb shoulder should fall apart. Shred or slice the meat and serve warm.
For the Rice
- Heat up the oil and fry the spices until they become fragrant. Then add the onions and gently fry until they are brown and soft.
- Next, add the dried fruits and rice and coat them with the spiced onion mixture.
- Add enough vegetable stock to cover the rice by 1cm above. Place into the steam oven at 100°C for 13 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the cucumber yoghurt by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl.
- When the rice is ready add the remaining lemon, coriander and almonds. Mix well and serve alongside the lamb and minted yogurt.
Top Tip
Allow extra time for marinating.
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