Tea recipesTaken from the recipe book Du thé plein la toqueLeg of lamb with Spicy Chocolate tea, bulgur wheat with cranberries
IngredientsFor the leg of lamb For the bulgur wheat Ahead of timeIn a coffee grinder, or with a pestle, grind 10g (2 tbsp) of Spicy Chocolate tea. Cover the inside and the outside of the leg of lamb with the ground tea, season and tie the leg up. Let the Spicy Chocolate tea (5g – 1 tbsp) infuse in 250 ml of previously boiled water for 4 minutes. Next stepPreheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the leg of lamb in a lightly greased flat roasting pan, add carrots, place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Pour the Spicy Chocolate on the leg of lamb, turn it and cook for another 45 minutes to 1 hour. Baste frequently with the tea. For the bulgur wheatLet the Prince Vladimir tea infuse in 300 ml of previously boiled water for 5 minutes. Sear the onions in the olive oil, add bulgur and brown for 1 minute. Add the Prince Vladimir tea and the cranberries, cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Take off of heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Chef’s touchLet the leg of lamb stand for 15 minutes before slicing it thinly. Strain the cooking juices. Serve leg of lamb with the carrots and the bulgur, accompanied by the jus in a sauce-boat. |