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Lamb Saddle with Betel Leaves and Horseradish

A common star in Southeast Asian cuisine, see how the betel leaf complements the flavour of the Australian lamb in this delicate recipe.

  • Course: Main
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Preparation: 45 Minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cooking Style: Pan Fry
  • Lambassador Collaborations 2022

About the Dish

Recipe by: Chefs Sam Tuan (Vietnam), Thuan Tran (Vietnam)

Ingredients

Main

  • 50g Lamb Tenderloin, minced
  • 80g Lamb Shoulder, minced
  • 10g Macadamia nut, finely chopped
  • 10g Garlic, finely chopped
  • 10g Shallot, finely chopped
  • 1g Five-Spices powder
  • 5 Big Betel Leaves
  • Fish Sauce and pepper to taste

Crispy Lamb with Spring Onion

  • 50g Lamb Shoulder, minced
  • 25g Spring onion
  • Salt to taste

Horseradish Cauliflower Puree

  • 500g Cauliflower
  • 250g Milk
  • 1 Lemon worth juice and zest
  • Horseradish, grated to taste
  • Salt to taste

Fish Sauce Cured Lamb Eye of Loin

  • 1pc Lamb eye of loin
  • 10g Fish sauce
  • 3g Garlic powder

Lamb Jus

  • Lamb saddle, boned and trimmed
  • 100g Shiitake mushrooms, halved
  • 100g Onions
  • 80g Celery
  • 5g Thyme
  • 100g Tomatoes
  • 2kg Chicken stock

Directions

Main

  1. 1

    Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste-like texture.

  2. 2

    Wrap in betel leaves. Portion 25g of the paste mix per leaf.

Crispy Lamb with Spring Onion

  1. 1

    Marinade lamb shoulder with salt.

  2. 2

    Put onto a hot pan until meat is golden and crispy.

  3. 3

    Add the spring onion and remove from the heat.

Horseradish Cauliflower Puree

  1. 1

    Roast the cauliflower in the oven at 200℃ for 15 mins.

  2. 2

    Add the milk and cook until soft. Blend to a puree texture.

  3. 3

    Season with salt, lemon juice, lemon zest and horseradish.

Fish Sauce Cured Lamb Eye of Loin

  1. 1

    Cure the loin in fish sauce for 5 mins.

  2. 2

    Rub the meat with garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Pan-sear the loin for 1 min on each side on a very hot pan.

Lamb Jus

  1. 1

    Roast lamb saddle trimming and the vegetables until caramelized.

  2. 2

    Add in chicken stock and thyme in the oven at 180℃ for 45 mins.

  3. 3

    Strain through a fine colander and add salt to taste.

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