Difference between revisions of "Chump chops with ginger and orange"
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| Reduce the heat and [[Sautee|saute]] the chops until cooked. This should take about 7 minutes a side. reserve and keep warm. | | Reduce the heat and [[Sautee|saute]] the chops until cooked. This should take about 7 minutes a side. reserve and keep warm. | ||
| In a separate pan, at the same time, heat the remains of the [[Oil|oil]] and saute the [[Onions|onions]] and [[Garlic|garlic]] until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes | | In a separate pan, at the same time, heat the remains of the [[Oil|oil]] and saute the [[Onions|onions]] and [[Garlic|garlic]] until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes | ||
− | | | + | | Stir in the [[Fresh ginger|fresh ginger]], [[Ginger powder|ginger powder]] and [[Flour|flour]] and cook for another minute or so |
| Take the pan off the heat and gradually add the [[Stock|stock]], stirring all the while. Return to the heat and bring to the [[Boil|boil]]. Keep stirring! | | Take the pan off the heat and gradually add the [[Stock|stock]], stirring all the while. Return to the heat and bring to the [[Boil|boil]]. Keep stirring! | ||
| Add the [[Ground almonds|ground almonds]], [[Apricots|apricots]] and [[Juice|juice]] and [[Zest|zest]] of the [[Orange|orange]] and mix well. Reduce the heat and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 5 minutes. | | Add the [[Ground almonds|ground almonds]], [[Apricots|apricots]] and [[Juice|juice]] and [[Zest|zest]] of the [[Orange|orange]] and mix well. Reduce the heat and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 5 minutes. |
Revision as of 16:41, 21 July 2014
We bought these chump chops 2 days running from a small family butchers in Walmer, Kent [G M & M Johns]. The first time because they looked so good, and the second time because they tasted so good the first time. With no bone and very little fat, they are indeed a fabulous cut of meat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
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- 4 lamb chump chops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 450 ml lamb stock (stock cube will be ok)
- The zest and juice of a large orange
- (40 g) 1.5 oz ground almonds
- (80 g) dried apricots, chopped
- 142 ml carton single cream
Method
- Using a tiny dash of the oil in a large frying pan on a high heat, brown and seal the chops
- Reduce the heat and saute the chops until cooked. This should take about 7 minutes a side. reserve and keep warm.
- In a separate pan, at the same time, heat the remains of the oil and saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes
- Stir in the fresh ginger, ginger powder and flour and cook for another minute or so
- Take the pan off the heat and gradually add the stock, stirring all the while. Return to the heat and bring to the boil. Keep stirring!
- Add the ground almonds, apricots and juice and zest of the orange and mix well. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the cream.
- Arrange the chops on warm serving plates and spoon the sauce over them.
Serving suggestions
Serve with plain couscous cooked in lamb stock mixed with chopped green beans.