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Lamb Asun

Cultural Context

Originating from southwestern Nigeria, Lamb Asun is a popular street food often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. The dish showcases the rich flavors of marinated lamb grilled to perfection, often served with spicy pepper sauce. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, with variations appearing in various West African communities and diaspora.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
leg of lamb
1 tablespoon eggs
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon multi-purpose seasoning
coriander
cinnamon
chopped onions
garlic
5 ml water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 scotch bonnet peppers
yellow bell pepper

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

1

Remove meat from the bone of the leg of lamb.

2

Mix lamb meat with eggs, thyme, multi-purpose seasoning, coriander, cinnamon, chopped onions, garlic, and water in a bowl.

3

Allow the mixture to marinate for 10 minutes.

4

Transfer the marinated lamb into a tray and place it in the grill at 200 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes.

5

Chop yellow bell pepper for garnish.

6

Blend scotch bonnet peppers.

7

Check the lamb after 10 minutes of grilling, turning it around as needed.

8

After grilling for a total of 20 minutes, remove the lamb from the grill.

9

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add the blended scotch bonnet mixture, frying for 3 minutes.

10

Add thyme and dried rosemary to the pan and allow to fry for another 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowltraypan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

AsunSpicy Grilled Lamb

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