Rosemary-Honey Braised Lamb Shoulder and Mint Jasmati Rice

Copyright 2000, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved.

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5 hr 0 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
4 hr 30 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 pounds, bone out
  • 8 sprigs rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • Canola oil, to cook
  • 12 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 2 large onions, large dice
  • 2 carrots, peeled, large dice
  • 3 ribs celery, large dice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 cups soaked chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons naturally brewed soy sauce
  • Water, to cook
  • Small tin of Harissa, to serve on the side

Directions

Heat a medium size stockpot that can hold the lamb shoulder. Using a skewer, poke the lamb as deep as a sprig of rosemary. Completely insert rosemary in holes. (You can go around the top-side of the lamb like a crown.) Season the lamb well with salt and pepper. Mix together the flour, chile powder and cumin and rub on the lamb. Coat the pot with oil and sear the lamb on 1 side until brown. Rotate the lamb so all sides get brown, about 15-20 minutes total. Remove the lamb and set aside on a plate. Gently wipe out the pot and place back on high heat. Coat again with oil and saute the garlic, ginger, onions, carrots, celery and season. Add bay leaves and deglaze with red wine. Add the chickpeas, honey and soy. Add back the lamb and water to cover. Check for flavor of the braising liquid and season accordingly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for about 3 to 4 hours, or until fork tender.

Mint Jasmati Rice:

  • 3 cups jasmati rice, rinsed 3 times until water runs clear
  • Water to cook
  • 1 bunch fresh mint, washed and leaves picked
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Make the rice using Fuji technique and a rice cooker. Meanwhile, blanch the mint in salted water for 30 seconds and shock in ice water. In a blender, puree the mint with the honey, garlic and oil. Season and set aside. When rice is done, fluff with fork before serving.

Plating:

  • On a very large platter, make a large ring of rice. Drizzle the mint puree on the rice. Place lamb and vegetables in the middle. Pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. Serve family style with harissa on the side.
  • Wine suggestion: Brokenwood Shiraz 1998

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  • on July 29, 2010

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    I SKIP THE ROSEMARIE A THE RED WINE A THE CHCKPEAS .... I PUT IN EVERYTHING ELSE INSTEAND OF RED WINE I USED WHITE WINE A IT CAME OUT GOOD ..WILL MAKE IT AGAIN

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  • on June 02, 2008

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    The flavors in this dish really shine. As for the amount of wine (and spices, remember, the recipe calls for 10 to 15 pounds of meat. If you are just using 3 to 5 pounds, you need to cut down on the amounts of the seasoning ingredients as well.

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  • on October 13, 2006

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    My husband and I made this recipe for Valentine's day, and it was a complete flop! The red wine turned the chickpeas a weird pink color, and it was generally bland and textureless.

    However, the mint jasmati rice was great... I would serve that with another lamb recipe!

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