Barbeque Rack of Lamb with Mint

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
* Yield: 8 Portions
==Ingredients==
=== For the meat base ===
* 1 rack of lamb (full rack, split, chin off - 18 bones)
* 1 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
* 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
=== Asian Barbecue Sauce ===
* 4 cup red wine
* 6 cup rice wine vinegar
* ¾ lb golden brown sugar
* 2 cup sake
* 2 each cinnamon sticks
* 1 each star anise
* 1 pinch chile flakes
* 1 each bay leaf
* 2 oz ginger
* soy sauce, to taste
=== Mint vinaigrette ===
* 1 each egg yolk
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tbsp chopped ginger
* 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
* 1 cup safflower or other vegetable oil
* ¼ lemon, juice only
* 1 bunch mint, (1½ cups leaves only)
* 6 sprigs cilantro
* 1 tbsp. vinegar
* salt and pepper to taste
=== Soy-ginger vinaigrette ===
* 1 tbsp. finely chopped shallots
* 1 tbsp. finely chopped ginger
* 1 tbsp. finely minced garlic
* ½ cup soy sauce
* ½ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
* 1 cup peanut oil
* 1½ tbsp. sesame oil
* 1 tbsp. vinegar
* salt and fresh pepper to taste
=== Crispy potato sticks ===
* 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into julienne
* 2 qts. peanut oil
* salt and fresh pepper to taste
* 2 cup mixed baby lettuces (radicchio, endive and arugula)
==Directions==
=== Asian Barbecue Sauce ===
# Heat 2 cups of red wine, rice wine vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan.
# Simmer slowly until reduced to a syrupy consistency.
# Combine the remaining 2 cups of red wine, sake, cinnamon sticks, star anise, chili flakes, bay leaf and ginger.
# Bring to a boil then simmer until reduced to about ¼ of original volume.
# Combine the contents of both pots and add soy sauce to taste.
# The total volume should be about 2 cups.
=== Mint vinaigrette ===
# In a food processor, add the egg yolk, mustard, ginger, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
# Process well to chop garlic and ginger finely then slowly add the oil until it is all incorporated.
# If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with water.
# Add the mint and finish with the lemon juice.
# If it is still too thick add more water and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
=== Soy-ginger vinaigrette ===
# Place the shallots, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and lime juice in the bowl of blender or food processor.
# Process for a minute.
# Strain mixture into a bowl.
# Slowly whisk in oils.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper.
=== Crispy potato sticks ===
# Heat the oil to 350° F and fry the potatoes until golden brown.
# Let drain on paper towels.
# Season with salt and pepper.
=== Lamb ===
# Make sure that all fat cover and bone fragments are removed from the lamb racks.
# Rub well with the olive oil and season well with salt, pepper and rosemary.
# Allow to come to room temperature.
# Heat a roasting pan or large sauce pan, very hot.
# Add a few drops of oil and sear the lamb racks on all sides until brown.
# Baste the racks with the barbecue sauce and place the lamb racks, bone side down, into the hot pan and roast at 400°F for ten minutes.
# Remove from the heat, brush with sauce and return to the heat until medium rare or to desired doneness.
# The total cooking time should be 10 to 20 minutes depending on how heavily seared and how done you want them.
# When they are fully cooked, brush them one more time with the barbecue sauce on both sides.
# Allow the lamb to rest at room temperature after roasting for about 15 minutes.
# Presentation: toss the mixed baby greens in a small amount of the soy-ginger vinaigrette with the french fries.
# Spoon the mint vinaigrette around the outside of the plate well.
# Place the greens/French fries in the center of the plate.
# Cut the lamb into chops and brush lightly with the barbecue sauce.
# Place the chops in a triangle around the greens. Serve plain or with rice.
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