Moroccan Lamb
From Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge
About Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge:
Located in the heart of Little Italy, Mezzo offers delicious meals in a cool, modern setting. Exceptional service & an extensive beverage menu is sure to enhance every guest’s experience.
Producers:
Lamb (Ewe Dell Family Farms)
Onion (Simpson Orchards)
Beef Stock (Trimble Cattle Co.)
Herbs (Fruit Wagon)
Ingredients:
- lamb
- 1 large white onion…or 3 shallots (peeled & diced0\1 tsp. butter)
- 1 tbsp canola or olive oil
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 200ml balsamic vinegar
- 500ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp Nutella – (it’s a lot easier than milling bittersweet chocolate with butter!)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
Moroccan Spice:
- ½ tsp. dried clove
- ½ tsp. dried cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cardamom 2 tsp. brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Making Moroccan Lamb
- In small pot place onions or shallots with butter and oil
- Sauté for approx 5 mins on high heat until onions are translucent
- Add brown sugar and balsamic, place back on stove, lower heat to simmer, reduce by 1/3
- Add beef stock and return to high heat
- Reduce by ½ and fold in Nutella
Combine all ingredients and dredge lamb individually or as a rack
Sear and bake lamb to desired temperature
Photo accompanied with Parmesan mashed potatoes, sautéed rapini and sweet peppers