Welsh Lamb in Hay with Tabbouleh Salad

Tender home-smoked lamb chops served with a flavorful bulgur wheat salad featuring harissa, fruits, nuts, and fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1120 kcals 4480 kcals
Carbohydrates 62.2 grams 248.6 grams
Fat 78 grams 312 grams
Protein 56.1 grams 224.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Harissa Paste
1-2 tbsp
Dairy
15
g
Butter
A knob of butter to glaze
Fruits
4
pieces
Apricots
Stones removed and chopped
1
piece
Pomegranate
Seeds removed
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Bulgur Wheat
Soaked in cold water for 3-4 hours and drained
Meat
2
racks
Lamb
Cut into 14-16 chops
NutsSeeds
4
sprigs
Rosemary
Fresh
1
bulb
Garlic
Cut in half horizontally
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
100
g
Almonds
Shelled
100
g
Pistachios
Shelled
1
bunch
Mint
Large bunch, chopped
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
Large bunch, chopped
OilsFats
50
ml
Vegetable Oil
For smoking
50
ml
Other
3
handfuls
Hay
A few handfuls

Steps

  • Place a large pan over medium heat and layer the hay in the bottom.
  • Add vegetable oil, rosemary, and garlic to the hay.
  • Place lamb chops on top and season with salt and pepper.
  • Seal the pan tightly with foil and a lid to trap the smoke.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning the lamb halfway through.
  • Add butter to the pan to glaze the cooked chops.
  • Cover the drained bulgur wheat with boiling water and let absorb for 10 minutes.
  • Stir harissa paste into the bulgur wheat.
  • Mix in almonds, apricots, pistachios, herbs, pomegranate, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Serve the lamb chops alongside the prepared salad.