{"id":106207,"date":"2026-05-27T12:13:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=106207"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:13:56","slug":"roast-lamb-bilkish-omar-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/roast-lamb-bilkish-omar-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Roast Lamb (Bilkish Omar Style)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\udd63 Marinade (prepare a day ahead)<\/p>\n<p>Mix together:<\/p>\n<p>2 tsp garlic<br \/>\n2 tsp red garlic &amp; chilli paste<br \/>\n\u00bd tsp crushed green chilli<br \/>\n1 tsp salt<br \/>\n1 tsp lemon pepper<br \/>\n1 tsp Aromat<br \/>\nHandful desiccated coconut<br \/>\n1 tbsp oil (olive or sunflower)<br \/>\n1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or white vinegar<br \/>\n1 tsp chilli powder (optional, to taste)<br \/>\n1 tsp crushed black pepper<br \/>\n1 tbsp Steers garlic sauce (optional)<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd2a Prep the Lamb<br \/>\nMake deep slits on both sides of the lamb.<br \/>\nInsert 3 cloves into each side.<br \/>\nSlice 2 garlic cloves and push into the slits.<br \/>\nRub the marinade well over the lamb.<br \/>\nCover and refrigerate overnight.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf72 Cooking Method<br \/>\nMelt 1 tbsp butter in a large pot.<br \/>\nAdd half a sliced onion at the bottom.<br \/>\nPlace the lamb on top, then add the rest of the sliced onion over it.<br \/>\nPour in 2 cups water.<br \/>\nCover and cook on medium heat for 2\u20133 hours.<br \/>\nTurn the lamb every 30 minutes and top up water if needed.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf6f Gravy<br \/>\nRemove the lamb once cooked.<br \/>\nMix 2 tsp cornflour with \u00bd cup water.<br \/>\nAdd to the pot and stir well to thicken into a gravy.<br \/>\nAdjust salt and chilli to taste.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f To Serve<\/p>\n<p>Serve with:<\/p>\n<p>Baby carrots<br \/>\nBoiled green beans<br \/>\nRoast potatoes<br \/>\nMint sauce<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Quick mint sauce: blend fresh mint with vinegar, sugar, and salt to taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\udd63 Marinade (prepare a day ahead) Mix together: 2 tsp garlic 2 tsp red garlic &amp; 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