Recipe

Sesame lamb chops and honey-glazed carrots

Lamb chops get a flavourful kick with sesame seeds and sumac thanks to this easy dinner recipe. Quick and tasty, this dish is a great dinner table addition

  • 15 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoon sumac
  • 8 lamb loin chops, trimmed
  • seasoned plain flour to dust
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 30 gram butter
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • mashed potato, chopped parsley to serve

Method

  • 1
    In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, seeds and sumac. Toss lamb chops in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg and press into breadcrumb mixture. Chill for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook lamb for 3-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel.
  • 3
    Blanch carrots for 1-2 minutes until just tender. Drain and return to pan with butter and honey. Toss well and season to taste, then cover to keep warm.
  • 4
    Serve chops with glazed carrots, mashed potato and a sprinkling of parsley.

Notes

  • Chill coated food before cooking to prevent breadcrumbs breaking off during frying. - Blanch carrots in boiling water for about 1 minute, then drain and refresh in cold water to stop the cooking process.