Marinated Grilled Lamb with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Serves 6

Ingredients:

Grilled Lamb

• 1kg rack of lamb, frenched and sliced individually
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 whole lemons, juiced
• 2 whole rosemary springs
• salt and pepper to taste

Mashed Potatoes

• 1kg US Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cream
• 1/4 cup wasabi paste
• salt to taste

Method:

Grilled Lamb

1. Marinate together all the ingredients for 2-4 hours (min 2 hours)
2. Take out each lamb chop from marinade (reserve the marinade) and grill on stovetop or barbecue 5-8 minutes on each side (depending on desired doneness)
3. Heat a sauté pan – pour in reserved marinade, allow to come to a boil and cook on high heat until slightly reduced. Pour over lamb chops and serve immediately.

Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender – drain, skin and mash in food mill or potato ricer.
2. In a heavy bottomed pan over a medium fire add the potatoes; add the cream and wasabi paste, stirring vigorously until incorporated and light and fluffy. Season with salt and serve immediately.