We had this for dinner last night - it was fabulous


Spicy Barbecued Leg of Lamb
Adapted from an original Jamie Oliver recipes

Serves 6-8 (depending on size of lamb)
Trace carbs

Leg of lamb, boned and butterflied
2 sticks of lemon grass
5 cm piece of fresh ginger
5 garlic cloves
Pinch of ground cumin
Juice of a lemon
2 fl oz olive oil


Pre-heat your oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6 and also light the barbie.

In a food processor, or by hand using a mortar and pestle,* grind up the lemon grass, ginger and garlic cloves until they resemble a thick paste. Add the lemon juice, cumin and olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Smear all over the lamb.

Place the lamb in a roasting tray and cover tightly with a double layer of kitchen foil. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, if you like your meat pink, or longer if you prefer it more cooked.

Take the lamb out of the roasting tray and drop it on the preheated Barbie. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, and then allow the lamb to ‘rest’ for 15 minutes before slicing.


* I actually used my electric coffee grinder to do this - works really well

THis sounds really nice. Good to see Jamie recipes being adapted - he's one of my favourite chefs. I'll try this one once we've got some bbq weather!!