MLA Panko-crusted lamb chops with a summer fruit salad

  • Prep time 15Min
  • Cook time 15Min
  • Technique Pan Fry / Saute
  • Meat Lamb
  • Cut Rack
  • Serves 4

These sticky lamb ribs are pan-seared and oven-roasted in a bold gochujang, honey, and ginger glaze, finished with sea salt and a sharp twist of lime.

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of lamb ribs (4 ribs each)
  • Herb salt and olive oil, for seasoning
  • Sea salt, to finish
  • 1 lime, for serving

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)*
  • 2 tablespoons runny honey
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon ginger juice or ground ginger

Method

  1. Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat lamb with flour, shaking off any excess. Pass each chop through the egg, then into the Parmesan breadcrumbs. Press crumbs on firmly. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large frying pan on a gentle/medium heat, and then add oil to cover the base. Cook chops 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
  3. To make salad, combine ingredients and gently toss. Lightly drizzle balsamic vinegar on the fruit salad and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Serve immediately with chops.

For the Summer Fruit Salad:

  1. Combine ingredients and gently toss.
  2. Lightly drizzle balsamic vinegar on the fruit salad and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
  3. Serve immediately with chops.