Ingredients

  • 4 saltbush lamb backstraps on the bone
  • 2 large kumara
  • oil for frying
  • a pinch of Fruit Spice*
  • several generous pinches Wild thyme mix*
  • a couple of pinches of Alpine Pepper*
  • 2 bunches broccolini
  • 200ml lamb jus
  • 4 figs
  • beetroot jam
  • (* Can be found at: www.dining-downunder.com/shop/ )

Method

  • 1. Remove the meat from the bone with a sharp, boning knife.
  • 2. Season the lamb with wild thyme and tie it in place, back on the bone.
  • 3. Pan sear the lamb to brown and cook it in a preheated oven for 8 minutes at 250°C.
  • 4. Remove the meat from the oven and rest for 8 minutes.
  • 5. Peel the sweet potatoes and dice, steam in the microwave for about 10 minutes or until soft.
  • 6. Using the same pan in which the lamb was cooked, add the sweet potato and a drizzle of olive oil and fry until the potato becomes crispy; add Fruit Spice and Alpine Pepper to taste.
  • 7. Steam the broccolini and grill the figs.
  • 8. Heat the jus and add a couple of pinches of Alpine Pepper.