Lamb with Dauphinoise Potatoes and Sticky Port Sauce

Elegant rack of lamb served with creamy gratin potatoes, tender baby leeks, broad beans, and a glossy ruby port sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1053.1 kcals 4212.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.2 grams 156.8 grams
Fat 71.3 grams 285.2 grams
Protein 49.6 grams 198.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Arrowroot
mixed with 1 tsp water to a paste
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
15
g
Butter
softened for greasing
285
ml
285
ml
Milk
full-fat
100
g
Gruyère
grated
Fruits
LegumesPulses
1
handful
Liquids
150
ml
Meat
1
piece
NutsSeeds
1
bulb
Garlic
cut in half horizontally
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
piece
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
500
g
King Edward Potatoes
peeled and thinly sliced
1
stick
Celery
halved
1
piece
Onion
medium, halved
1
piece
Carrot
halved
1
piece
Potato
halved
8
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and butter four large ramekins.
  • Simmer sliced potatoes in cream, milk, garlic, and spices for 10 minutes until tender.
  • Layer potatoes in ramekins, add reserved liquid and Gruyère, then bake for 25 minutes.
  • Boil lamb trimmings and vegetables in 450ml water for 10 minutes to make stock.
  • Reduce strained stock by half, add port and jelly, then thicken with arrowroot and redcurrants.
  • Brown seasoned lamb in oil, then roast at 200°C for 14 minutes and rest.
  • Blanch broad beans for one minute and remove their outer membranes.
  • Boil baby leeks for two minutes, adding the beans for the final 30 seconds.
  • Carve lamb into cutlets and serve with unmoulded potatoes, vegetables, and port sauce.