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Main course · East African

Somali Grilled Lamb Chops with Basmati Rice

30 min Serves 4 ~749 kcal/serving ~£11.20 (£2.80/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 8 lamb loin chops
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 300 g basmati rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
749 kcal
Protein
38.4 g
Carbohydrate
60 g
of which sugars
0.4 g
Fat
39.1 g
of which saturates
15.1 g
Fibre
1.6 g
Salt
0.32 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice according to the pack instructions.

  2. 2

    Mix the crushed garlic, cumin, the juice of the lime and the vegetable oil, then rub over the lamb chops. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat a griddle pan until very hot.

  4. 4

    Grill the chops for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through with no pink remaining.

  5. 5

    Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with the rice.

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