• Sumac lamb chops have a slightly spicy kick to them. This tender meat is even more mouth-watering when you soak it in this flavourful marinade. A delicious dinner dish. 

    Sumac lamb chops

    Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: 30 mins + 2 hrs to marinate

    Ingredients

    • 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
    • a squeeze of lemon juice
    • 15ml (1 tbsp) sumac
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 8 lamb loin chops
    • fresh mint leaves, to serve

    Instructions

    1

    Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac and seasoning in a large bowl.

    2

    Add the lamb chops to the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

    3

    Remove from the fridge. Heat a griddle pan and grill the lamb chops to your liking.

    4

    Serve the chops with a tomato and oregano salad and plenty of fresh mint.

    Notes

    Cook's tip: This marinade works just as well with chicken or grilled fish. To drink: Zinfandel is a bright, spicy grape that loves exotic flavours.

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