Sweet Lamb Cooked With Apple, Carrots & Star Anise

I am back again !!! Apologies for the long absence my dear readers. we were busy dieting after the big trip, hence not much cooking or baking. But by saying that, I am still fond about food and have been reading your blogs whenever I am free. Besides, I have been busy watching The Australian Master Chef!!! Gosh, it is an amazing show!! Love it !!!

This dish was inspired by Jamie's Sweet Duck Legs cooked with Plums and Star Anise. The sweetness from the apple and carrots paired well with the saltiness of the lamb. This dish is very easy to put together and makes a great winter dish.

250g diced lamb

4 tbsp soy sauce

3 tsp five spice powder

a handful of star anise

1/2 a stick of cinnamon

1 tbsp olive oil

1 applice (diced)

2 carrots (diced)

2 tbsp brown sugar

Place the lamb in a sandwich bag with the soy sauce, five spices, star anise, cinnamon stick and olive oil and let them marinate for minimum of 2 hours. Then place the apple, carrots and sugar in the bottom of a casserole and then pour the marinate fgrom the bad over the top. Mix it all up using your fingers, and place the lamb on top. Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 200c for 1/2 hour. Then serve hot.