Ingredients

  • 45 ml olive oil
  • 1 5/8 kg lamb, cut into medium sized chunks (the knuckles work best)
  • 20 ml mustard powder
  • 20 ml ginger
  • 30 ml coriander
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 65 ml brown treacle, sugar
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 45 ml soy sauce
  • 50 ml Thai sweet chili sauce (or to taste)
  • 900 ml beef stock, prepared ahead of time
  • 65 ml honey
  • 500 g butternut squash, cubed
  • 500 g sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 10 ml cornflour, for thickening if necessary
  • 125 ml parsley, chopped, for garnishing

Method

  • Heat the oil in a very large pot.
  • Add the meat, ginger, mustard, coriander, cinnamon and sugar. Brown lightly.
  • Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the soy sauces, sweet Thai chilli sauce, stock and honey. Bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and replensh liquids as necessary with water.
  • Add the butternut & sweetpotato and cook for a further 15 - 20 minutes or until cooked through and tender.
  • Check and adjsut seasoning. Use the cornflour to thicken only if necessary.
  • Sprinkle with parsley to garnish and serve with brown rice, couscous or a selection of steamed vegetables.