Lamb Rack in Hot Pepper Paste with Sesame Spinach

Succulent lamb racks marinated overnight in a spicy Korean pepper paste, served alongside wilted spinach in a creamy sesame dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 715.6 kcals 2862.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 38 grams 152 grams
Fat 42.1 grams 168.2 grams
Protein 46.2 grams 184.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
250
g
25
ml
75
ml
60
g
Sesame Paste
Or tahini
Fruits
1.5
tsp
Liquids
75
ml
1
tsp
Ginger Juice
Freshly squeezed
3
tbsp
Meat
4
piece
Lamb Rack
4 bone racks, French cut
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
40
g
Garlic Paste
Or four cloves pounded to a paste
40
g
Ginger Paste
Or thumb-sized piece pounded to a paste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
tsp
Yama Gobo
Japanese burdock root, chopped

Steps

  • Whisk hot pepper paste, sake, soy, mirin, dried chilli, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil into a smooth paste.
  • Wrap lamb bones in foil to prevent burning.
  • Brush racks with half the marinade and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Sear lamb in olive oil in an ovenproof pan until golden and brush with more marinade.
  • Roast for 10-12 minutes and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk sesame seeds, paste, miso, ginger juice, dashi, vinegar, lemon juice, and oil for the dressing.
  • Wilt the spinach in a hot frying pan.
  • Mix wilted spinach with yama gobo and the sesame dressing.
  • Slice lamb into chops and serve over a pile of sesame spinach with remaining marinade.