CRISPY LAMB SPARE RIBS WITH HONEY CRèME FRAîCHE AND CHOPPED PEA SALAD

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Crispy Lamb Spare Ribs with Honey Crème Fraîche and Chopped Pea Salad image

Provided by Todd English

Categories     Lamb     Braise     Fry     Super Bowl     Parmesan     Pea     Red Wine     Winter     Honey     Sour Cream

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

For sauce
1 cup crème frîache
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds, toasted and finely ground using spice or coffee grinder (about 1 teaspoon ground)
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, toasted and finely ground using spice or coffee grinder (about 1 teaspoon ground)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For lamb ribs
6 pounds Denver lamb ribs (lamb breast spareribs; 6 small racks)
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 onions, coarsely chopped
8 carrots, coarsely chopped
8 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 heads garlic, cloves peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup total)
4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped (from 12 sprigs)
4 cups dry red wine
1 quart veal or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
For salad
2 cups frozen peas (from one 10-ounce package), unthawed
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
To serve
2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semolina flour (pasta flour)
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds, toasted and finely ground using spice or coffee grinder (about 1 teaspoon ground)
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, toasted and finely ground using spice or coffee grinder (about 1 teaspoon ground)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make sauce
  • In medium bowl, whisk together crème frîache, honey, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Sauce can be made up to four hours in advance, covered, and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Braise lamb ribs
  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In heavy large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat olive oil until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, sear ribs until golden brown, 4 1/2 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer ribs as done to platter; do not wash pan.
  • In same pan, combine onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and rosemary. Sauté, stirring often, until soft, about 15 minutes. Add red wine and bring to boil. Lower heat to moderate and continue simmering until reduced by about 10 percent, about 3 minutes. Add stock and bring to simmer. Return ribs to pan, cover, and braise in oven until desired doneness (125°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour). Transfer ribs to cutting board and let stand 15 minutes. Lower oven to 125°F.
  • While ribs are braising, make salad
  • Have ready large bowl ice water. In medium saucepan over high heat, bring salted water to boil. Add peas and boil, uncovered, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in colander, then immediately plunge colander into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again. Coarsely chop, transfer to medium bowl, add onion, and toss to combine.
  • In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over pea-onion mixture and toss to combine.
  • Finish ribs and serve
  • In heavy large sauté pan, heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking. Cut racks into individual ribs.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together flour, semolina, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Working in batches of 6, dredge ribs in flour mixture and fry until golden and crisp, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer as done to paper towel-lined plate. Keep warm in oven while frying remaining batches.
  • Ladle sauce into middle of large platter. Pile ribs on top, then top with salad. Sprinkle with cumin, coriander, and salt and serve immediately.

HAMMOLECKETH
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were the perfect complements. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special


Mushi Rajput
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. The honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Addie Renaud
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were the perfect accompaniments. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy lam


Oluwatobi Adewole
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were the perfect complements. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Ashok Bhusal
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish was amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were the perfect accompaniments. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a fan of lam


Hashim Ali
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Huraira Majed
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were the perfect complements. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special


Tanu Dhamala
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. The honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Robin Badsha
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a d


AB EL
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the honey crème fraîche and chopped pea salad were the perfect accompaniments. I will definitely be making this again.