Ingredients

  • 1kg boneless shoulder of lamb
  • 3L lamb stock
  • 224g pearl barley
  • 90g green split peas
  • 90g yellow split peas
  • 1 large onion – finely chopped
  • 1 leek – finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots – finely chopped
  • 2 medium turnips – finely chopped
  • 2 celery sticks – finely chopped
  • Rapeseed oil for frying
  • Chopped parsley for garnishing

Method

  • Wash the pulses and soak overnight.
  • Place the lamb in a saucepan and completely cover with the stock. Simmer gently for two hours or until the meat is tender. Top the pan up with water if necessary to ensure the meat remains covered. Skim as required.
  • Remove the meat from the stock and pull into chunks when cool enough to handle.
  • In a clean pan, heat a little oil and gently cook the vegetables until soft.
  • Add the peas, barley and stock.
  • Add the meat, simmer gently for 30 minutes and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve in large bowls, garnished with chopped parsley and with a side of crusty bread.