Lamb is so versatile you can cook it in more ways than you can think of! Now that summer is here and barbeques will soon be frequent, here are the 5 best lamb cooking methods: Frying, Roasting, Stir-frying, Grilling, Dry-frying.
Frying:
Frying is to cook by total or partial immersion in fat which is heated to between 145-220°C. As tasty as it is quick!
Fried Lamb Chops: A delicious recipe
Helpful Tips
- Dry the meat on absorbent kitchen paper prior to cooking to prevent spitting when adding to the pan with oil.
- When shallow frying, heat the oil on a moderately high setting, add the meat and seal on both sides. Turn the heat down to a moderate setting and cook for the remainder of the cooking time.
- Unsaturated vegetable oils such as sunflowers are ideal. 15ml should be sufficient for shallow frying.
- Olive oil may be used to give a distinctive flavour to dishes.
- A splatter guard is useful for preventing hot oil spitting out of the pan.
- Drain the meat on a kitchen paper prior to serving to remove any excess oil.
Roasting:
Nothing beats a tender, oven-roasted leg of lamb. Not only is it delicious, but it makes a dramatic centrepiece for a special dinner, especially served over gold potatoes. Roasting is also at the top of the 5 best lamb cooking methods. But be warned! As a result of feasting on a roasted lamb leg, you could end up with a bloated belly!
Roasted Leg Of Lamb Recipe:
It seems like Jamie Oliver is a fan of our lamb. Check out Series 4 Episode 4 on Jamie’s Quick And Easy Food where he uses EQL lamb 4451 to cook a lamb stew:
Jamie Oliver cooks EQL lamb shoulder 4451
Stir-Frying:
The Chinese method of stir-frying is an ideal and quick way of cooking meat. Stir-fry strips of meat until brown. Add a selection of vegetables, fruit or chopped nuts and an accompanying sauce. The meat should be tender and the vegetables crunchy. Stir frying is third on the list of the 5 of the best lamb cooking methods.
Grilling:
Grilling is a healthier method of cooking as much of the fat drips away during cooking. This is fourth on the list of the 5 best lamb cooking methods.
Dry-Frying:
You can make various amounts of foods using minced lamb. From Meatballs and Burgers to Seekh Kebabs and a filling for Samosas. Dry-frying is also a healthier method of frying where only the melted fat from the meat is used. This is ideal for meats such as mince and sausages. Dry-Frying is the final recipe on the list of the 5 of the best lamb cooking methods.
Dry-Fried Lamb Mince Recipe:
Try this!
Ingredients:
- Ground Lamb
- Red onions, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Spices – black pepper, cinnamon, ground cloves, cumin, ground coriander and white pepper
Instructions:
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring continuously
- Add the crushed garlic, and cook for a further minute or so, then add the minced lamb.
- Cook for a minute, breaking apart any clumps of meat with a wooden spoon, cooking, a good 6-8 minutes until lamb is all cooked through and brown with no pink bits remaining. Keep stirring and breaking apart clumps of meat- you can even use a potato masher to break the meat apart a little.
- If desired, drain any extra fat. Add all the spices (seven spice or all spice, cinnamon, salt and black pepper) and stir to combine. Taste the mince and adjust for seasoning.
Lamb is a great choice of food for a special occasion such as a family gathering, for instance, you should certainly use one of these methods and recipes to impress your crowd.
Those are 5 of the best lamb cooking methods. Remember to try all 5 and see which one you find the most appetising!
And remember, don’t just like lamb, love lamb!
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