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36 maltatoday SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2018 THIS WEEK THE RECIPES Sumac and lemon roast chicken Ingredients • 1 whole chicken • 2 tbsp sumac • 1 lemon, zest only • Salt and pepper • 6 sprigs rosemary • 3 sprigs thyme • 3 cloves garlic • Olive oil • 1 lemon, finely sliced • 1 bulb garlic, cut in half hori- zontally Method 1. Combine the lemon zest with the sumac. 2. Using your finger, gently separate the skin from the breast and legs, making sure you don't puncture the skin. 3. Rub the spice mix between the skin and the meat. 4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 5. Stuff the cavity with two cloves garlic, two rosemary sprigs, two thyme and two slices of lemon. 6. Tie the legs tightly together with butcher's twine. 7. Cut chop the remaining rosemary and thyme together with one clove of garlic and combine with olive oil. 8. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and brush the olive oil mixture all over the chicken. 9. Put the remaining lemon and rosemary into the roast- ing dish, with the bulb of garlic, sliced horizontally. 10. Roast in the oven for 1 hour till the juices run clear. 11. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 mins, to allow re-distri- bution of the juices, before serving. Sumac is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes. The berries from the sumac bush are dried and ground into a deep red powder that can be used for anything from dry rubs to simply being sprinkled on eggs. The tart flavour pairs well with the sweet lemons, giving this roast chicken recipe im- mense flavour. The success of Penfolds has been driven by the generations of visionaries and innovators. From the beginning in 1844 to today, the merging of science, art and innovation has driven Penfolds to become one of Australia's most famed and respected winemakers. Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling captures many of the attributes of Eden Valley. The region's high altitude and cool climate induces Riesling with great finesse and elegance with a capacity for long term cellaring. South Australia has gained worldwide recognition for producing definitive world-class Riesling and Eden Valley always features. In their youth, the wines possess focused apple/ lime aromas, with a mineral edge and marked natural acidity, contributing significantly to the palate texture and flavour. Nose: Highly aromatic and perfumed. Tell-tale varietal markers ascend - primary lavender florals and native limes. Fresh and lively Palate: Tropical fruits abound. Flavours of lemon/lime curd, lemon tart and lime sorbet find instant approval from the purists. Texturally appealing phenolics enhance mouthfeel, and a wet stone acidity induces a crisp finish. Vibrant, clean and flavoursome! Food affinities: pesto pasta with shrimp and green peas. Grilled Scallops. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling, Australia