Grilled lamb chops for Xmas

Chef Alex over Mwaura , a graduate of the famous Kenyan, Utali College, with over 27 years of culinary experience in over five countries, is the Executive Chef at Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos.

He shared one of his recipes for the hotel, Grilled lamb chops, which is a popular delicacy familiar to many , who are used to dining at the hotel's restaurant for in-house dining or the popular Sunday Brunch.

Sunday brunch features about 12 course meals with different culinary treats from across the world.

No matter your preferences, you are sure to find something special to delight your taste bud from the well crafted and delicious bumper brunch table by the hotel’s executive chef, Alex Mwaura and his team.

These special offerings are accompanied by a wide selection of drinks ranging from wine, champagne, cocktails and beverages. And to spice your christmas, Mwaura offers one of his recipes from his Sunday brunch’s repertoire.

Ingredients:

• 40mls olive oil

• Two cloves garlic, pressed

• 30mls balsamic vinegar

• 5gms rosemary leaves

• 5gms thyme leaves

• 20mls Worcestershire sauce

• Three pieces lamb chops

• 10gms ginger fresh clashed

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Using olive oil, marinate the cleaned chops with garlic, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic, ginger, black pepper and salt to taste for about one hour. Grill well on both sides, to medium or to well done, as desired. Serve with sautéed vegetables. Best served with basmati rice.