TURKISH LAMB CHOPS WITH SUMAC, TAHINI, AND DILL
Steps:
- Prepare the lamb:
- Combine the Turkish red pepper, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a small bowl. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat, add the spice mixture, and toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into a mortar or spice grinder, add the salt and black pepper, and either pound or briefly grind until you get a coarse-textured spice mix. Don't overdo it if you've gone electric here-the coarse texture is an essential part of the dish.
- Pat the spice mixture all over the lamb chops, and let them marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or uncovered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Make the tahini sauce:
- While the lamb is marinating, in a food processor, blend the lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. Then add the tahini and ground cumin, and blend until a thick paste forms. With the processor running, gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth enough to drizzle.
- Heat a grill or broiler to high.
- Drizzle the chops lightly with olive oil. Grill the chops until they are charred on the outside and cooked to taste within (or broil the chops on a broiler pan or rimmed baking sheet). Cooking time will depend on how thick your chops are, so watch them carefully: 2-inch-thick bone-in chops will take at least 3 to 5 minutes per side for rare. You'll need less time for thinner chops, and more time if you like them cooked medium rare or beyond. Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- To serve, drizzle the tahini sauce over the chops, and garnish them with the dill sprigs. Add a dusting of the red sumac if you like.
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Mumboys Jimo
[email protected]This is one of the best lamb chop recipes I've ever tried. The sumac-tahini marinade is so flavorful and the chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Moiz Raja
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb chops turned out perfectly. The sumac-tahini sauce was also very good. I served it with some roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
Hassan Writes
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and the sumac-tahini sauce was the perfect accompaniment. This dish is a must-try for any lamb lover.
Jocelyn Kimber
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The lamb chops were tender and succulent, and the sumac-tahini sauce was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again!
Dionne Meidinger
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb chops were juicy and flavorful, and the sumac-tahini sauce was tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Padthma Udayangani
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish and it turned out great. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Faisal Saeed
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The lamb chops were tender and juicy, and the sumac-tahini sauce was the perfect complement. Everyone raved about it.
Maria Dulman
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The lamb chops were succulent and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Imtiaz Uddin
[email protected]I've tried many lamb chop recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sumac-tahini marinade is so flavorful and the chops were cooked perfectly. My family loved it!
Alfred Frank
[email protected]This lamb chop recipe is outstanding. The combination of flavors from the sumac, tahini, and dill is incredible. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, tender and juicy.