Braised lamb neck with coriander relish recipe
 This is how to make an easy lamb stew with great results. The fresh, herby relish is the perfect accompaniment. 2 tbsp olive oil1kg/2lb 4oz middle lamb neck, cut into 2cm/¾in chunks1 onion, finely chopped½ head of celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped1 fennel bulb, finely chopped3 tomatoes, skins removed and finely chopped 750ml bottle dry white wine6 small new potatoes, peeled and cut in half1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 3 2 tbsp olive oil 1kg/2lb 4oz middle lamb neck, cut into 2cm/¾in chunks 1 onion, finely chopped ½ head of celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped 3 tomatoes, skins removed and finely chopped 750ml bottle dry white wine 6 small new potatoes, peeled and cut in half 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 3 4 tbsp olive oil 1 bunch coriander, finely chopped ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp baby capers 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1–2 tbsp sherry vinegarsalt 4 tbsp olive oil 1 bunch coriander, finely chopped ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp baby capers 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1–2 tbsp sherry vinegar salt Method Heat the oil in a large ovenproof dish on a medium heat. Brown the lamb on all sides (you may need to do this is in batches) then remove from the pan to a plate and set aside.Reduce the heat, then add the onion, celery, carrots, leek and fennel and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Add the wine and tomatoes, then return the lamb to the pan. Cover and cook for 2 hours, or until the lamb is soft and falling apart. 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the new potatoes and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Add the asparagus for the final 5 minutes.To make the coriander relish, put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined. Serve the lamb, in bowls, with the coriander relish on top. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof dish on a medium heat. Brown the lamb on all sides (you may need to do this is in batches) then remove from the pan to a plate and set aside. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof dish on a medium heat. Brown the lamb on all sides (you may need to do this is in batches) then remove from the pan to a plate and set aside. Reduce the heat, then add the onion, celery, carrots, leek and fennel and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Add the wine and tomatoes, then return the lamb to the pan. Cover and cook for 2 hours, or until the lamb is soft and falling apart. Reduce the heat, then add the onion, celery, carrots, leek and fennel and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Add the wine and tomatoes, then return the lamb to the pan. Cover and cook for 2 hours, or until the lamb is soft and falling apart. 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the new potatoes and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Add the asparagus for the final 5 minutes. 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the new potatoes and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Add the asparagus for the final 5 minutes. To make the coriander relish, put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined. To make the coriander relish, put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined. Serve the lamb, in bowls, with the coriander relish on top. Serve the lamb, in bowls, with the coriander relish on top.