Dairy-Free Roast Lamb with Kumara and Rosemary

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 180°C (about 175°C). Peel the 1500 g of kumara (sweet potato) and cut them into approximately 3.81 cm (4 cm) chunks.
2. 2Using a small sharp knife, make 6-8 small slits, about 2.54 cm (2.5 cm) deep, evenly spaced over the surface of the 2000 g lamb leg. Peel the 6 cloves of garlic and insert the 4 sprigs of rosemary and the 6 peeled garlic cloves into these slits.
3. 3Drizzle the 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the lamb leg. Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon of salt and the 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over the lamb, rubbing it gently to coat all sides.
4. 4Place the chopped 1500 g kumara chunks in a large heavy-bottomed roasting pan (e.g., 33.02 × 22.86 cm or similar size). Place the prepared 2000 g lamb leg directly on top of the kumara in the roasting pan. Pour the 1 cup of vegetable broth into the bottom of the pan, around the kumara and lamb.
5. 5Carefully place the roasting pan into the preheated oven. Roast for 90 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes (1.5 to 1.75 hours), or until the internal temperature of the lamb leg reaches 60°C for medium-rare, or 70°C for medium. The kumara should be tender when pierced with a fork and lightly caramelized.
6. 6Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven. Transfer the lamb leg to a cutting board and loosely tent it with aluminum foil. Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes; this allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast before carving.

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