Wasabi and Herb Lamb Rump Roast Buns

You Want These Buns Hon': Wasabi and Herb Lamb Rump Roast Buns

Spiced to perfection - you'll feel like the coolest kid in town

Serves: 6
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes

Ingredients
2 lamb rump roasts (approximately 400g each), fat trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tsp wasabi paste
2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
2 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped
1/3 cup natural yoghurt
1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons
2 small carrots, peeled into ribbons
1 small pear, thinly sliced
2 cups baby Asian leaves
6 brioche buns
Pickled ginger and lime wedges, to serve

Method
Preheat oven to 200°C (180° fan-forced). In a small bowl place oil, 2 tsp wasabi, chives and mint. Season and stir to combine. Brush tops of lamb rumps with wasabi mixture.
Place lamb on a rack in a roasting tin. Cook in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Set aside covered with foil to rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice.
Meanwhile in a small bowl combine remaining wasabi and yoghurt. Season, adding a little water to thin if necessary.
To serve, place cucumber, carrot, pear, Asian leaves and lamb into the buns. Drizzle with yoghurt, top with ginger and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Hot Tip: To pack a punch you can add one more tsp of wasabi paste and fresh green chillies to serve.

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