Lamb Salad With Cucumber and Mint

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:Four first-course or two main-course servings
  • 4rib lamb chops, boned
  • ¼cup white vinegar
  • 1tablespoon water
  • ¾teaspoon sugar
  • ¾teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ½teaspoon finely chopped hot chilies, or more to taste
  • ½medium carrot
  • 1European seedless cucumber, unpeeled, very thinly sliced
  • ¼cup jicama, cut into small dice
  • ¼cup bean sprouts
  • ¼cup smashed and finely minced lemon grass, from the bottom part of the stalk
  • 2tablespoons cilantro leaves, cut across into thin strips
  • ½cup mint leaves, cut across into thin strips
  • 1tablespoon nam pla (Thai fish sauce), or to taste
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

331 calories; 25 grams fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 17 grams protein; 541 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt and chilies in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.

  2. Step 2

    Use a peeler to scrape the carrot into 2-inch thin strips. Cut the strips lengthwise to make a fine julienne. Place the carrots in a bowl with the cucumber, jicama, sprouts, lemon grass, cilantro and half of the mint. Toss and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb, cook until medium-rare, 30 seconds per side. Cut across grain into thin slices. Season with salt.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the dressing over the salad and use your hand to squeeze the dressing into the salad. Mix in the nam pla. Divide among 2 or 4 plates, creating a tall mound. Top with the remaining mint. Drape the lamb over the salad and serve.

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten

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