LAMB CHOP PARCELS WITH APRICOTS AND SESAME SEEDS

Assemble these supplies:

• 2 x 50-75 g (2-3 oz) lamb chops, trimmed of fat
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 canned unsweetened apricot halves
• 50 ml (2 fl oz) apricot juice from can
• 1 teaspoon cornflour
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

To garnish:

• flat-leaved parsley

To serve:

• long-grain rice, cooked (optional)

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Oven: 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6

Steps in preparation: 

1. Place a large piece of foil on a baking sheet, place the lamb chops on the foil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Put 2 apricot halves on top of each chop.
3. Combine the apricot juice and cornflour and pour over the chops. Fold the foil around the chops to make a well- sealed parcel. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
4. Transfer the chops and apricots to a warmed plate, pour the sauce over and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Garnish with flat-leaved parsley and serve with plain boiled rice, if desired.