Gluten-Free Horopito and Kawakawa Infused Lamb Bites
Tender lamb bites infused with the unique flavors of horopito and kawakawa, native New Zealand herbs. A sophisticated and flavorful gluten-free snack.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Lamb Loin
- 1 tbsp Horopito Leaves
- 1 tbsp Kawakawa Leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cut the about 450 g of Lamb Loin into 2.54 cm cubes.
- 2Finely chop the 1 tbsp Horopito Leaves and the 1 tbsp Kawakawa Leaves.
- 3In a medium bowl, combine the lamb cubes, chopped horopito, chopped kawakawa, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1/2 tsp Salt, and 1/4 tsp Pepper.
- 4Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until the lamb is evenly coated.
- 5Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot. This is approximately 204.4°C (200°C).
- 6Carefully add the coated lamb to the hot skillet in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the lamb is browned on all sides and reaches an internal temperature of 63°C for medium-rare, or longer to your preference.
- 7Remove the lamb from the skillet and serve immediately.
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