Spicy Lamb and Paw Paw

A fragrant lamb curry simmered in coconut milk and spices, served with a zesty, fresh papaya and lime salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 646.1 kcals 2584.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Fat 44.6 grams 178.2 grams
Protein 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Papaya Skin
few slices for seasoning
1
piece
Liquids
400
ml
2
tbsp
Meat
700
g
Lamb
boneless leg, cut into 3cm cubes
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Coriander
ground
4
pieces
1
stalk
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
4
clove
1
stalk
Lemon Grass
for paste
1.5
pieces
2
cm
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
4
pieces
Chilli
for paste
8
pieces
1
piece
Chilli
chopped for salad
1
piece
Coriander Root
finely chopped

Steps

  • Cut the lamb into 3cm cubes and season with papaya skin.
  • Blend the chillies, garlic, shallots, lemon grass, galangal, and turmeric into a fine paste.
  • Heat the oil in a cooking pot and stir in the cardamom pod.
  • Add the prepared spice paste.
  • Fry until aromatic, then add the lamb, coriander, bashed lemon grass, sugar, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk.
  • Simmer on a low flame until the meat is tender.
  • Transfer the cooked lamb onto a platter.
  • Skin and chop the papaya into 3cm slices.
  • Mix the papaya with fish sauce, lime juice, chopped chillies, and coriander roots.
  • Garnish the lamb with the papaya salad and serve.