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Halal snack pack
Sydney's chips with grilled lamb, cheese and three sauces
AustralianThe halal snack pack, or HSP, was born in the kebab shops of western Sydney suburbs like Auburn and Lakemba and became a late-night legend across Australia: a foil tray of hot chips covered in melted cheese and shaved doner meat, drowned in garlic sauce, chilli sauce and barbecue sauce. This home version uses quickly marinated lamb steaks, grilled and sliced thin, and halal meat if you follow it. A common mistake is soggy chips; make them crisp and get the toppings on just before eating. Chef's tip: the three sauces go on in stripes, garlic first, so every bite gets some of each.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the lamb
- 1 ⅓ lb lamb leg steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the tray
For the sauces
- 4 tbsp hot chilli sauce
- 4 tbsp barbecue sauce
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp lemon juice and rub over the 1 ⅓ lb lamb leg steaks. Leave for 15 minutes, or cover and keep in the fridge for up to a day.
5 minStep 2: Cook the 2 lb frozen chips or thick fries in the oven or air fryer until very crisp and golden.
30 minStep 3: Meanwhile cook the lamb on a very hot griddle or barbecue for 3–4 minutes a side until well browned and cooked to at least 145°F in the centre. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice very thinly across the grain.
8 minStep 4: Pile the hot chips into a tray or dish and scatter over 5 ½ oz grated mozzarella and cheddar mix so it melts.
2 minStep 5: Top with the sliced lamb, then drizzle with stripes of ½ cup garlic sauce (toum) or garlic mayonnaise, 4 tbsp hot chilli sauce and 4 tbsp barbecue sauce. Eat straight away.
2 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 880 kcal
- Protein
- 42 g
- Carbs
- 70 g
- Fat
- 46 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does halal snack pack take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of ground cumin?
- Cumin seeds, toasted and ground.
- What can I use instead of paprika?
- Smoked paprika, half the amount.
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