Chefs Brian Pekarcik, Annette Grecci Gray, Michael Drury Sumac spiced Aussie leg of lamb

  • Prep time 20Min
  • Cook time 35Min
  • Technique Grill, Broil
  • Meat Lamb
  • Cut Leg
  • Serves 6

Sumac-spiced lamb skewers are roasted and grilled, served alongside a spiced lentil and farro mix, roasted vegetables, and a creamy tahini vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Portion size: 225 g

Alternate cuts: Aussie lamb shoulder

  • 1.8 kg deboned Aussie leg of lamb
  • 240 g sumac spice rub
  • 240 ml tahini vinaigrette
  • 3 cups roasted vegetables
  • 480 g spiced lentils and farro

Method

For the lamb:

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and preheat the grill. Rub the lamb leg with the sumac spice rub.
  2. Roast the lamb in the oven until rare.
  3. Dice the lamb and skewer with roasted vegetables, then finish cooking on the grill until medium-rare.

For the lentil mixture:

  1. Cook the lentils and farro in separate pots.
  2. Once cooked, combine them together and season with the remaining spice rub.

To plate:

  1. Place a mound of the lentil mixture on the plate and top with two skewers of lamb.
  2. Add some roasted vegetables to the plate and finish with the tahini vinaigrette.