Sunnudags-Lambasteik – Sunday Roast

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Sunnudags-Lambasteik - Sunday Roast

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

609

Sugar

Fat

44g

Sunnudags-Lambasteik or Sunday Roast is a traditional Icelandic dish that is typically served for a special occasion or family gathering. The dish consists of a leg of lamb seasoned with simple spices and roasted to perfection. The end result is a tender and succulent meat that melts in your mouth. This dish is best served with roasted vegetables, gravy and a side of traditional Icelandic Skyr.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 325°F/160°C.
2.	Rub the leg of lamb with salt, pepper, Season-All seasoning, minced garlic, and ground coriander.
3.	Scatter the quartered onion on the bottom of a large baking dish.
4.	Place the lamb on top of the onions, skin-side up.
5.	Roast the lamb for approximately 2 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F/63°C for medium rare or 160°F/71°C for medium.
6.	Rest the lamb for at least 20 minutes before carving and serving.

PROS

Sunnudags-Lambasteik is a classic Icelandic dish that is hearty, delicious, and perfect for a Sunday meal.

The lamb is seasoned with simple ingredients that enhance the natural flavor of the meat.

CONS

Lamb can be a fatty meat, which may not be suitable for some diets.

Also, the dish requires time and patience to cook which may not fit into everyone’s schedule.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a good source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is also rich in zinc, iron, and vitamin B12 which are essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and nerve function.
However, lamb is high in fat and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 1/2 kg leg of lamb , with bone
	salt and pepper
	Season-All salt
	garlic
	coriander
	1 onion , quartered