Peking Lamb Recipe

Name: Peking Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg leg of lamb; 2 whole star anise; 1 piece cinnamon; 8 slices fresh ginger; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 3 leeks; Sauce; 160 ml reserved stock; 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 kg leg of lamb
2 whole star anise
1 piece cinnamon
8 slices fresh ginger
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3 leeks
Sauce
160 ml reserved stock
4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil

1
Place lamb in a large pot and add spices, green onions, soy sauce and sherry.
2
Cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer.
3
Cook for a further 2 hours to cook through.
4
Meanwhile trim leeks and cut in half lenghtways and soak in cold waterto remove grit.
5
Lift lamb out of pot and drain well. Reserve liquid (160mls) (and a bit more in another cup) and add the rest of the sauce ingredients to the pot.
6
Bring to the boil and add the lamb, cover, reduce heat and cook 15 minutes turning to coat in the sauce.
7
Slice leeks at an angle. Add to the pot, cover and cook a further 5-10 minutes. If necessary add some more reserved stock.
8
Take off heat and rest lamb for 10 minutes. Then slice. finely.
9
Arrange on a serving platter with a little reserved sauce.
10
Allow everyone to make their own pancakes/wraps.

1718

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kg leg of lamb, 2 whole star anise, 1 piece cinnamon, 8 slices fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Peking Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peking Lamb

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