Garlic Lamb Steak Bowl

Ingredients

• lamb leg steak — 300g
• pearl barley (dry) — 120g
• spring greens, shredded — 200g
• salted butter — 30g
• garlic, minced — 3 cloves
• olive oil — 1 tbsp
• lemon juice — 1 tbsp

Method

1. 1

   Place the pearl barley in a medium saucepan with 500ml water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Drain well.

2. 2

   While the barley cooks, season the lamb steaks with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the lamb steaks and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then remove from the pan to rest.

4. 4

   In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Toss the shredded spring greens into the pan with the garlic butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green.

6. 6

   Stir the cooked pearl barley into the greens and mix in the lemon juice.

7. 7

   Slice the rested lamb into strips and serve on top of the greens and barley mixture.