Mulled Lamb

A festive dish of spiced lamb neck fillet braised in port and stock with prunes, shallots, and aromatic spices.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 931 kcals 3724 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.1 grams 268.2 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.4 grams
Protein 38.6 grams 154.5 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
300
g
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
300
ml
800
ml
Lamb Stock
or beef stock
Meat
600
g
Lamb Neck Fillet
cut into large chunks
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cardamom
seeds only
1
tsp
Cumin
seeds
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
stick
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground
8
piece
Mint
leaves
OilsFats
44.4
ml
Groundnut Oil
plus extra for frying
Vegetables
12
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Grind cardamom and cumin seeds into a powder then stir in the ground cinnamon.
  • Mix spices with groundnut oil and rub the paste onto the lamb chunks.
  • Fry the lamb in a casserole with a little oil until browned all over.
  • Remove lamb and fry shallots for five minutes until golden-brown.
  • Return lamb to the pan and cook with flour for one minute.
  • Stir in the port, stock, prunes, cinnamon stick, and seasoning.
  • Cover and bake in the oven for one hour.
  • Serve garnished with pomegranate seeds and torn mint leaves.