Chinois Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette

Show: Wolfgang PuckEpisode: Behind the Scenes at Spago

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
--
Yield:
Yield: 4 servings

Times:

Prep: 1 hr 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

Marinade:

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup mirin (sweet sake)
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups chopped scallions
1 tablespoon dried red chile flakes
2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 racks lamb (about 2 pounds each), trimmed
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients. Pour them over the lamb and let it marinate for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and let stand until ready to cook.

While the lamb is marinating, prepare the vinaigrette.

Season the lamb with salt and pepper and place it on a hot grill. Grill medium rare, about 15 to 20 minutes; or cut the rack into chops and saute them in a pan over high heat for about 2 minutes on each side. (Cook the chops in several batches, if necessary, but don't crowd the pan.)

Make an island of the sauce on each plate. Place lamb chops on center. Decorate with cilantro or mint sprigs on top and serve with stir-fried vegetable or stir-fried rice.

Cilanto Mint Sauce:

1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger
1/4 cup each coarsely chopped mint, cilantro and parsley
1 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 egg yolk*
Dash chili oil

To make the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients, except the oil, and blend. Slowly add peanut oil. Season with salt and pepper and strain, if necessary, into a bowl.

*RAW EGG WARNING

Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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recipe Chinois Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette
Monique Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 06-29-2008
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"Delish"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a delicious recipe for bbq'd rack of lamb! The lamb was juicy and tender and quite flavorful. This could be served... with OR without the vinaigrette...I served it with a simple napa cabbage 'slaw'. A big hit !!!Read more
recipe Chinois Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette
Anonymous 08-25-2007
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another winner by Wolfgang
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was hesitant at first to try this because of all the asian flavors in the marinade and sauce. I don't associate asian... flavors with lab chops. But I know Wolfgang won't steer me wrong, and he didn't! This recipe is fabulous. The marinade helped to really moisten and tenderize the lamb, and it didn't have a pronounced asian flavor at all. The sauce was perfect as well. I made the recipe with individual frenched chops and it cooked in 5 minutes on a hot grill. As with all Wolfgang recipes, they never disappoint, this one is a winner!Read more
recipe Chinois Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette
LOREEN Corona, CA 06-14-2007
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DEFINITELY A KEEPER RECIPE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe has definetly sold me and my husband, big time!! He's very picky and most of the time I trust his opinion. Out... of all the 10 or 15 grilled lamb recipes I've ever tested this is far the most impressive. I didnt buy the rack of lamb just the lamb chops which are a lot cheaper but the results are incredible. Anyhow, dont be afraid to try it..Read more
recipe Chinois Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette
bob salem, OH 01-25-2007
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Good stuff
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Cooked in an iron skillet in the oven 17 minutes @ 425. The Cilantro Vinaigrette was very pleasing!
recipe Chinois Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette
Sean Pompton Plains, NJ 07-29-2006
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Easter Surprise
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Our family always chips in and helps with certain dishes for the holidays. Well, apparently they liked it so much that my... Aunt made me make it again the following week! Excellent dish!!!Read more
recipe Chinois Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette
judy pacific palisades, CA 10-21-2005
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excellent recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always try new recipes and ask my two children and husband to rate the meal from a 1 - 10. This recipe was rated by them... between 9 and 10. They are usually very tough on their ratings. We loved it.Read more