Lamb

As a live creature

A young sheep. Can be used as a heraldic charge.

As a foodstuff

A delicious meat, often served at feasts. Lamb is commonly used in Middle Eastern recipes.

Rosemary is a herb which is often used to cook with lamb. Mint jelly is a favourite, but non-period accompaniment for lamb.

When lamb grows up, it becomes mutton.

RECIPES

• Garlic lamb (recipe)
• Lamb fritters (recipe)
• Mutton in beer (recipe)
• Armenian Lamb (recipe)
• Koupepia (recipe)