Recipe
Spiced Lamb Ribs with Lemon Yoghurt and Couscous
- Serves 4
- Prep Time 20 mins
- Cooking Time 105mins
Ingredients
- Serves 4
Method
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Combine Portuguese seasoning, garlic, salt and half the oil to form a paste. Rub over ribs to coat. For the best flavour, marinate for approximately 2 hours or overnight.
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Place ribs in a baking paper lined roasting dish, add orange juice and stock. Cover with foil and roast at 170c for 1.5 hours or until tender.
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Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add couscous and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Combine oil, mustard and lemon juice in a bowl, whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl, add dressing, and toss gently to combine.
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Arrange ribs in a single layer on a baking paper lined tray, brush with remaining oil. Roast at 220c for 15 minutes or until very crispy.
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Combine yoghurt, lemon zest and mint in a serving bowl. Serve hot ribs with salad, lemon yoghurt, lemon wedges and extra mint leaves.
Tips
- These ribs are also a great finger food for entertaining. Simply serve on a platter with lemon yoghurt.
- Lamb ribs can be rubbed with any spice mixture they are very versatile, so start experimenting.
- If you don’t have pecans, use any nut of your choice.