All posts tagged: NZ lamb

NZ Lamb Rump with Spring Onion Ginger Sauce

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Spring onion and ginger is classic pairing in Cantonese cuisine. I grew up eating spring onion and ginger sauce which is made from scratch at home. This sauce also works beautifully with BBQ and roasted meats. Lamb rump is a good value cut that is sure to impress this festive season. You can choose to cook these on a BBQ. Just make sure you use a hood to keep a consistent temp and rest before slicing. Lamb Rump with Spring Onion Ginger Sauce 30 mins prep | 40 mins cookDifficulty: Easy | Serves 4 to 6 LAMB INGREDIENTS900 gram lamb rumpsSaltPepper1 Tbsp cooking oil LAMB PREPARATION Remove lamb rumps from refrigerator 30 mins before cooking. Remove packaging and pat dry. Using a sharp knife, score the fat cap by making shallow cuts across the surface of the fat. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place a frying pan on medium heat and add cooking oil. Once hot, add the lamb rumps fat side facing down. Sear for 5 mins …

Fiercely seasonal in the Bombay Hills

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A regular contender at Taste of Auckland, Bracu’s elegant dishes are celebration of quality local produce. Bracu has always been foodie destination on my “one day” list. They also do weddings and even though we visited on a wet spring day, it’s easy to picture a glorious sunny day in the micro-climate of the Bombay Hills. Bracu (pronounced brah-KOO) is set within the 96 hectares of Simunovich Olive Estate who produce olive oils and olive-based beauty products. You can enjoy claybird shooting, archery or even knife throwing if you prefer, before relaxing over food and wine in the idyllic setting of Bracu. Think rolling hills, thousands of olive trees, and country luxury.   Last week, I was invited to sample from the new spring menu at Bracu. Spring must be a dream for chefs, especially when there are items that are so fiercely seasonal. You get to play with these bright and delicate flavours for just a short period of time and if you’re lucky, you get suppliers that have all sorts of weird and …