Mongolian cumin lamb chops
An authentic dish, inspired from Mongolian cuisine.
SERVES
1
TO
2
Ingredients
- 1 fresh Australian lamb rack, cut into individual chops
- 1/2 tablespoon dried red chili, ground
- 1/2 tablespoon red Szechuan peppercorn, ground
- 1 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- Kosher salt
- Maldon sea salt
- 3 sprigs scallions, sliced long
Directions
- In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast chili, Szechuan pepper and cumin until fragrant, cool to room temp.
- In a medium bowl, coat the lamb chops with oil, garlic powder, soy sauce & toasted spices, marinate overnight (optional).
- Season with salt, grill over high heat until desired doneness, for medium rare about three minutes total, for medium about four minutes.
- Finish with Maldon salt and scallions.
