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Lamb roast recipe
Succulent lamb roast with aromatic herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1200 g lamb leg
- 4 garlic
- 2 tbsp rosemary
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 300 g carrots
- 600 g potatoes
How to make Lamb roast
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure even cooking of the lamb roast.
- Rub the lamb leg thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil for better flavor absorption.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper on the lamb.
- Place the lamb leg in a roasting pan, ensuring it’s centered.
- Chop and add 3 carrots and 4 potatoes around the lamb in the roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare.
- Remove the lamb from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes on a cutting board.
- Slice the lamb after resting, ensuring juices remain intact while cutting.
- Serve the lamb slices accompanied by the roasted carrots and potatoes for a hearty meal.
What is Lamb roast?
Lamb roast is a traditional dish from New Zealand, baked in the oven, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around lamb leg, potatoes and carrots. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Lamb roast take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Lamb roast?
Resting the lamb improves its juiciness and flavor.
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