Nori Lamb Surprise

Directions

To prepare the sauce: boil sugar, water, ginger, lemon grass, garlic and chillies.

Reduce until a thin syrup is formed. Strain and discard solids.

Add chopped mint, coriander, fish sauce and sesame oil.

To prepare the chilli capsicum: blend all ingredients in a blender until mixture is a smooth consistency.

Mix with sauce in bowl. Cover and store in refrigerator.

To prepare lamb loin: butterfly the loin with a sharp knife and flatten.

Place a quarter of filling ingredients in each loin in order of listing.

Roll up each loin tightly. Roll one sheet of nori around the loin.

To cook lamb loin: melt butter and oil in a teflon pan. Roll loin around in pan just long enough to cook.

Do not cook over too high heat or nori will shrink from the loin.

Transfer to a baking dish and bake in a preheated 190C oven for 5 to 10 mins.

Turning 2 to 3 times until the lamb loin is firm and cooked. Serve it cut or whole with rice and fresh vegetables.