Char-grilled lamb cutlets served with creamy sambal tahini and crispy roasted potatoes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 8 lamb cutlets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
Sambal Tahini:
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 1½ tbsp Sambal Sambal Rica Rica
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1–2 tbsp water
Roasted Potatoes:
- 700g baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Garnish:
- Coriander
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Toss the potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, smoked paprika, garlic (if using), salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast potatoes at 200°C for 40–45 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Marinate lamb with olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill over high heat for 3–4 minutes per side for medium, or to your preferred doneness.
- Whisk together all sambal tahini ingredients, adding water until smooth and creamy.
- Serve lamb over roasted potatoes with a generous spoonful of sambal tahini.
- Garnish with coriander and sesame seeds.