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Lamb Leg in Mustard-Herb Crust with Mashed Potatoes recipe icon

Lamb Leg in Mustard-Herb Crust with Mashed Potatoes

Juicy meat with crispy breading made from Dijon mustard, cumin, and aromatic herbs. Served with tender creamy mashed potatoes with butter. A festive dish with rich flavor.

Total
100 min
Standard serving
425.8 g

Ingredients

Total 12

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Peel the garlic and cut the cloves lengthwise. Crush the black peppercorns with the flat side of a knife. Grind the cumin in a mortar or finely chop it with a knife. Separate the thyme and rosemary leaves from the stems and finely chop the leaves.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Mix black peppercorns, cumin, thyme and rosemary leaves with Dijon mustard, ground white pepper and paprika. Add salt and stir well.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Make thin cuts in the lamb with a knife. Lard the top part of the piece with garlic.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Place the meat on a baking sheet and coat with mustard mixture. Bake in a preheated 160 °C oven for 60 minutes. Then increase the temperature to 180 °C and bake for another 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Remove the meat from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Peel the potatoes, cut them into large chunks, and boil for 15 minutes until tender. Drain the water, pour in the cream, and blend the potatoes with a blender until you reach a liquid puree consistency. Add butter, season to taste with salt, and stir.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Garnish the lamb with cilantro sprigs and serve with mashed potatoes.

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