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By far the most popular [[Meat|meat]] of Morocco, this [[Leg of lamb|leg of lamb]] is an [[Oven|oven]]-[[Roasted|roasted]] version of [[Méchoui]].  You won't need to carve this, you should be able to serve by pulling the tender [[Meat|meat]] away from the bone with a fork.  Serve with [[Roast potatoes|roast potatoes]], a selection of vegetables and [[Harissa paste|harissa paste]].
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  |PrepTime = 12 hours 15 minutes
  |PrepTime = 12 hours 15 minutes
  |CookTime = 2 hours 30 minutes
  |CookTime = 2 hours 30 minutes
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[[Image:Roast leg of lamb (Moroccan-style) preserved lemons.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Buttery marinade (with preserved lemon flesh)]]
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[[Image:Roast leg of lamb (Moroccan-style) ingredients.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Simple ingredients - (I eventually cut many more slashes than is shown here)]]
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By far the most popular [[Meat|meat]] of Morocco, this [[Leg of lamb|leg of lamb]] is an [[Oven|oven]]-[[Roasted|roasted]] version of [[Méchoui]].  You won't need to carve this, you should be able to serve by pulling the tender [[Meat|meat]] away from the bone with a fork.  Serve with [[Roast potatoes|roast potatoes]], a selection of vegetables and [[Harissa paste|harissa paste]].
 
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| 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) [[Leg of lamb|leg of lamb]]
| 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) [[Leg of lamb|leg of lamb]]
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|'''[[Marinade|marinade]]'''
'''[[Marinade|marinade]]'''
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| 40 g 1.5 oz [[Butter|butter]] or [[Ghee|ghee]]
| 40 g 1.5 oz [[Butter|butter]] or [[Ghee|ghee]]
| 2 Cloves of [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and crushed (or to taste)
| 2 Cloves of [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and crushed (or to taste)
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| &#188; teaspoons [[Chilli powder|chilli powder]] (or to taste)
| &#188; teaspoons [[Chilli powder|chilli powder]] (or to taste)
| 1 teaspoon of fine [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
| 1 teaspoon of fine [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
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|'''to garnish'''
'''to garnish'''
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| Fresh [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]] or [[Parsley|parsley]]
| Fresh [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]] or [[Parsley|parsley]]
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# [[Roast|roast]] the joint at 220° C for 15 minutes.  Don't be concerned by the burning [[Butter|butter]], it will add to the flavour.
# [[Roast|roast]] the joint at 220° C for 15 minutes.  Don't be concerned by the burning [[Butter|butter]], it will add to the flavour.
# Reduce the [[Oven|oven]] temperature to 180° C (350° F - gas 4) and [[Roast|roast]] for a further 2 hours.  [[Baste]] regularly
# Reduce the [[Oven|oven]] temperature to 180° C (350° F - gas 4) and [[Roast|roast]] for a further 2 hours.  [[Baste]] regularly
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Image:Roast leg of lamb (Moroccan-style) preserved lemons.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Buttery marinade (with preserved lemon flesh)
Image:Roast leg of lamb (Moroccan-style) ingredients.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Simple ingredients - (I eventually cut many more slashes than is shown here)
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===Serving suggestions===
===Serving suggestions===
Allow to rest for 10 minutes and serve with [[Roast potatoes|roast potatoes]],  [[Harissa paste|harissa paste]] and a selection of [[Vegetables|vegetables]].
Allow to rest for 10 minutes and serve with [[Roast potatoes|roast potatoes]],  [[Harissa paste|harissa paste]] and a selection of [[Vegetables|vegetables]].
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