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Lamb Skewers in lemongrass and chilli

The kind of Vietnamese plate you make on repeat. lemongrass and chilli, a proper smoke, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 411 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook90 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Lamb Skewers in lemongrass and chilli
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and chilli elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Cook low with a little smoke until burnished and infused, resting before slicing.

Stir in the fish sauce and the rest of the lemongrass and chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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