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Spice-Crusted Rack of Lamb Recipe

Spice-Crusted Rack of Lamb Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp whole coriander seeds
4 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp cumin seeds
12 whole cloves
1 tsp ground turmeric
3/4 tsp cardamom seeds (from whole green pods)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 lb meaty lamb neck bones
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
8 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 small bay leaves, crumbled
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3 1 1/4- lb lamb racks

Directions:

Blend all spices to powder in grinder or mill. Transfer spice rub to small bowl.
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bones; saut&é until brown, about 10 minutes. Add celery, onion, garlic, ginger and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium; saut&é until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and 2 tablespoons spice rub; stir 2 minutes. Add broth, wine and mint. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 1§ hours. Strain into medium saucepan, pressing hard on solids in sieve. Spoon fat off top of broth; reserve fat for use with lamb. Boil broth until reduced to 1§ cups, about 25 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
Brush each lamb rack with some of reserved lamb fat. Sprinkle each rack with salt and pepper; rub each with 1 tablespoon spice rub. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours. (Sauce and lamb can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring lamb to room temperature before continuing.) Preheat oven to 400°F Heat large skillet over high heat. Sear 1 lamb rack on all sides until brown, about 8 minutes. Return to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining lamb racks. Roast lamb until thermometer inserted into center registers 125°F for rare, about 25 minutes.
Rewarm sauce. Cut lamb between bones into chops. Divide lamb among 6 plates. Spoon sauce over lamb.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	469.15 Kcal (1964 kJ)
Calories from fat	283.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.46g	48%
Cholesterol	86.11mg	29%
Sodium	622.5mg	26%
Potassium	380.99mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.35g	3%
Sugars	3.67g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.55g	14%
Protein	28.93g	58%
Vitamin C	15.9mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	284.1mg	1578%
Calcium	70mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.63 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.94g	48%
Cholesterol	13.51mg	29%
Sodium	97.69mg	26%
Potassium	59.79mg	8%
Total Carbs	1.63g	3%
Sugars	0.58g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	14%
Protein	4.54g	58%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	44.6mg	1578%
Calcium	11mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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