Spiced lamb ribs with lemon yogurt and couscous

Spiced lamb ribs with lemon yogurt and couscous
Serves: 
4
Preparation Time: 
20 mins
Cooking Time: 
1 hour 45 mins
Ingredients: 
  • 16x single Farm88 lamb spare ribs, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Portugese seasoning (or similar spices)
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup stock
Israeli Couscous Salad:
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced
  • 2 vine ripe tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup mint leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted

Lemon Yoghurt:

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup natural yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp shredded mint leaves
  • Fresh mint leaves, to garnish
  • Lemon wedges, to garnish
Method: 

  1. 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.

  2. Place ribs in a baking paper lined roasting dish, add orange juice and stock. Cover with foil and roast at 170°C for 1.5 hours or until tender.

  3. 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. 

  4. Arrange ribs in a single layer on a baking paper lined tray, brush with remaining oil. Roast at 220°C for 15 minutes or until very crispy.

  5. 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. 
Results may vary.