World Flavors Cookbook

Classic Kiwi Lamb Roast

Name: Classic Kiwi Lamb Roast
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 2kg leg of NZ lamb Fresh rosemary and garlic (stuffed into slits) Olive oil and sea salt Roasted potatoes, kumara, pumpkin, and peas Gravy and mint sauce

A whole leg of world-class New Zealand lamb roasted with rosemary and garlic, served with all the trimmings.

Cuisine: New Zealand

Ingredients

2kg leg of NZ lamb Fresh rosemary and garlic (stuffed into slits) Olive oil and sea salt Roasted potatoes, kumara, pumpkin, and peas Gravy and mint sauce

Instructions

1. Rub lamb with oil and salt. Insert garlic and rosemary into small cuts in the meat. 2. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1.5 to 2 hours until cooked to your preference (best served medium). 3. Roast the vegetables in the same pan to soak up the juices. 4. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before carving. 5. Serve with rich gravy and a tart mint sauce.