Well, this is it! The end of my week of daily blogging, capturing a range of stories, facts and recipes. I hope you have enjoyed. This blog should be no exception as I bring to you a savoury offering that turns on of our favourite meats into a star performer.
If we believe Sam Kekovich, we Australian's love our lamb. In fact, it could be considered to be 'unAustralian' to NOT eat our fair share.
Well, I happen to know a number of people who aren't that partial to it. They find it too fatty, have a strong cooking smell and well, they would prefer to eat beef! I must agree, although the right cut is prepared correctly as it was done the other night at Escagrill , it can be a outstanding dish.
For a stunningly good looking presentation, a rack of lamb is a wonderful centrepiece at any special occasion, whether it be for two, or perhaps a party of six. We often see racks crusted up with herbs or the like, however this crusting is a little more Asian inspired and offers a tasty and moist variation. If you are peanut intolerant, this probably isn't for you. Perhaps substitute another nut like cashew (often available in paste form) or even some type of capsicum pesto.
Lamb portioning: allow four chops per person
For paste (covers 8 chops, serving 2 persons):
3 teaspoons soya sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3 teaspoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
3 teaspoon sugar
2 eschallots, finely chopped
Heat a medium sized frypan for 2 minutes with a brushing of olive oil.
Place the racks fat side down in the frypan and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove to a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Paste mixture evenly across the racks.
Bake in a preheated oven (180 degrees C) for around 25-30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow the lamb to rest for a few minutes before cutting the racks to serve.
The lamb should be slightly pink.
My suggestion would be to serve with bok choy, stir fried and dressed in sesame seeds, and maybe honeyed carrots. A wonderful 'unAustralian' version of our so called favourite meat.
And.....avagoodweekend!
I'll see you in a week....! Not tomorrow, not in 24 hours, not Sunday... but next week. I need to sleep!!
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