Roast Leg of Welsh Lamb with Pea and Mint Stuffing
By OcadoLife
Published on 25 April 2022
Deliciously tender spring ingredients combine to make this succulent roast a seasonal celebration. If you’d rather not bone the joint, cook the stuffing separately for the last 30 minutes.Time and servings
3 hrsTotal time
6Servings
30 minsPrep time
2 hrs 30 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 75 g of breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp of mint sauce
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 leg welsh lamb
- 150 g of fresh peas
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 small bunch rosemary
Method
Step 1
For the stuffing: boil peas until just tender, rinse under cold water, drain thoroughly and place in a blender. Add the breadcrumbs, mint sauce, garlic, olive oil, egg yolk, then season. Blend until smooth.Step 2
For the lamb: bone the leg and spread stuffing over the cut side of the meat. Roll tightly and secure with string all the way along.Step 3
Place in a roasting tin. Stud small springs of rosemary into slits cut into the lamb. Season, then roast.Step 4
Once cooked, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes in a warm place before carving.