Method
1. Pre-heat oven - 220°C
2. Drizzle a clean baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil
3. Add water to the TM bowl
4. Line the Varoma dish with parchment paper
5. Add lamb leg to the varoma dish
6. Season with salt & pepper all over
7. Steam - 25 min, Varoma, speed 4
8. Drain Thermomix bowl of water
9. Transfer lamb to baking sheet
10. Bake - 30 min, 220°C
11. Add mixed peppercorns, lemon, garlic clove, mint leaves and fresh rosemary to the TM bowl
12. Blitz with MC on - 8 sec, speed 8
13. Add arugula, pistachios and salt flakes
14. Blend with MC on - 5 sec, speed 8
15. Scrape down sides of TM5 bowl
16. With blades rotating on speed 3, add enough EVOO through lid to just bring the mix to a solid paste
17. Take the lamb out of the oven and coat with the pesto
18. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes, until crust is fragrant and golden
19. Rest for at least 20 minutes, covered, before serving
20. To flash roast the tomatoes, place them in a baking dish, lined with baking paper, drizzle with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper
21. Place in a hot oven for 7 minutes or until starting to blister
22. Serve lamb on a bed of rocket, with a garnish of mint and rosemary. Roasted tomatoes and potatoes on the side