Ingredients

2 tbsp dark miso paste

1 tbsp spiced butter

1 tbsp mild chili powder

1 large egg yolk

1 tbsp chopped sage (fresh or dry)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 1.75kg boneless lamb roast (approx. 4 lb)

1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs

salt & pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400F

combine the miso, butter, chili powder, egg yolk, and sage in a small bowl. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. And the lamb to the pan and sear until browned, 2-3 min each side. Let cool slightly then smear the miso-butter rub over all sides. Firmly press the Panko into the rub mixture on all sides of the lamb.

Place the roast, fat side up in a roasting pan. Roast at 20 min/lb or until an inserted thermometer reads 63C or 145F. This is medium rare.

Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve