Cha Shao

Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus marinating
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Oven temperature: 180 C
Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1kg lean lamb fillet
  

FOR THE MARINADE

• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

Method:

1. Cut the meat into cubes.  Mix the marinade ingredients rogether in a dish, add the lamb and leave to marinate for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator.  Turn the pieces occasionally.
2. Place the lamb in a roasting pan.  Cook in a preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting with the pan juices.  Serve hot or cold.