THAI LAMB LEG

A non-traditional but ultra tasty take on a lamb leg, get it marinating the day before for an easy entertaining dish! The marinade is also fantastic with beef or chicken.

Prep:
10 MINS + MARINATING TIME
Cook:
80 MINS
Serves:
4-6

Ingredients

1 Lamb leg (between 1.2 - 1.5 kg)

For the Marinade:

2 Farro star anise whole

4-5 Tbsp Farro dried chilli flakes

4 Tbsp Megachef fish sauce

2 Tbsp Farro ground coriander

2 Tbsp Farro ground cumin

1 tsp Farro whole fennel seeds

1/4 tsp whole cardamom seeds

2 Whole Cloves

1/2 tsp Farro ground cinnamon

2 Tbsp Farro ground ginger

1 Tbsp Farro ground black pepper

1/2 cup cooking oil

Method

In a mortar and pestle grind the spices well together before adding the oil and making a wet paste

Rub into the lamb covering all areas

Allow to marinate overnight or for at least 6 hours

Preheat oven to 180C and place the lamb in a greased oven tray

Cook the lamb for 1 hour for rare, or 1 hour 20 for well done

Allow to rest before carving at the table