Zaatar Crusted Lamb Rump with Couscous, Tomato, and a Smoky Eggplant Puree
Middle Eastern Inspired Lamb Rump Recipe
6 - 8
Serves
30 mins
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
Recipe author
Andrew Clarke
Delicious lamb rump meets bold Middle Eastern flavours in this recipe from chef Andrew Clarke.
The lamb rump is marinated in an aromatic Za'atar spice herb mix, before searing in a heavy pan for a stunning flavour. The tender lamb is served a smoky eggplant puree, warm couscous, zucchini, and blistered tomato. The combination is so simple, but oh so good.
It's hard to go past this dish for a special dinner or celebratory lunch. But hey, why wait for a special occasion – isn’t every day worthy of a great lamb rump?
Recipe courtesy of Greenlea Butcher Shop.
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High Protein
High Fibre
High Iron
Ingredients
Couscous
1 ½ cups couscous
2 Tbsp olive oil
30g butter
melted
1 Tbsp ras-el-hanout
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½ tsp salt
2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
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heated
3 courgette
2 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley
chopped
Tomatoes
1 punnet cherry tomato
mixed colour
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp caster sugar
2 garlic cloves
thinly sliced
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
Eggplant puree
3 eggplants
large
2 shallots
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
chopped
2 garlic cloves
250ml cream
1 tsp brown sugar
pinch white pepper
ground
30g butter
¼ tsp salt
Lamb rump
4 (1.1kg) Quality Mark lamb rumps
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cap on
½ cup Zaatar spice mix
Method
For the eggplant
For the couscous
For the tomatoes
For the lamb
1
Take the whole eggplants and grill over a chargrill, BBQ or open flame for around 4-5 minutes on each side. The skin will burn but that is ok as it creates a nice smoky flavour.
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2
Once they are done, cover in a bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
3
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and add sliced shallots, garlic, and thyme, cook over medium-low heat until shallots become translucent.
4
Split the eggplants in half with a knife and remove flesh.
5
Add to the shallot mixture along with the salt, pepper, brown sugar, and cream, simmer gently for around 5 minutes stirring regularly, then blend with a stick blender.
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Nutrition Information per Serving (514g)
Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ (2100 kilocalories).
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2492 kJ (596 kcal)
Protein
39.3g
Total Fat
29.4g
Saturated Fat
12.1g
Carbs
38.6g
Sugars
10.4g
Sodium
530mg
Iron*
8.2mg
* Percentage of recommended daily intake (Aust/NZ)
