Sami Tamimi’s recipes for slow-cooked lamb with spicy pickled lemon and jewelled Easter rice

This Easter feast is steeped in the flavours and traditions of the Middle East Whenever I’m asked about my favourite dish to serve to friends and family, in most cases I’d say slow-cooked lamb at the centre of the table. After a long, slow cook, the meat becomes tender and rich, and the spices melt into every bite. Served with flatbreads, tahini, fresh herbs and sharp pickles, it invites everyone to build their own perfect mouthful. Across the Middle East and Mediterranean, lamb symbolises ge...

By Sami Tamimi