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Middle Eastern · Breakfast

Charred Lamb with za'atar

A herb-heavy take on Lamb Bowl, built on za'atar and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 50 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.9 from 920 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Charred Lamb with za'atar
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Cook over a fierce heat until well charred in patches, then finish through.

Stir in the pomegranate molasses and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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