Chili Mint Rub

Submitted by The Bearded One

"Ideal marinade for roast lamb"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs leg of lamb
• 1⁄2 cup cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1⁄2 - 1 tablespoon hot chili paste (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup loose packed fresh mint leaves

directions

1. Leave lamb to get to room temperature.
2. place all other items in food blender to create a paste. spread half of mixture over lamb, alow to stand for 2 hours.
3. Place in foil tray and cover with rest of mixture. Cover tray with foil( TIGHTLY ).
4. cook for 1 hour in covered bbq. Remove foil and cook a further 30 minutes, or until done to your taste.
5. Mint leaves to be loose packed.

Reviews

[Peter J]

Very good! I used hot Javanese chili sauce sauce and the only change I made to preparation was to allow the lamb to stand longer, but in the fridge rather than at room temperature. I also just used a normal baking tray covered in foil.