chef Tarek Ibrahim Date and Pistachio Crusted Lamb
- Prep time 10Min
- Cook time 20Min
- Technique Broil, Roast, Grill
- Meat Lamb
- Cut Top Sirloin
- Serves 4
Get ready to savor the lip-smacking goodness of Date and Pistachio Crusted Lamb, a dish that's both sweet and savory!
Ingredients
- 2 lamb sirloins, cap off, denuded
- 2 tablespoons corn oil
- 4 tablespoons seasoned flour
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water, beaten
- 2 cups date paste, softened with butter
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Tie the lamb sirloins with twine, brush with oil, season with salt and pepper and sear on all sides in a hot pan.
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Remove from pan and allow to cool for an hour. Remove twine and roll the lamb in flour and coat with whipped egg mixture.
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Spread the softened dates onto baking paper and wrap around the lamb to encase it. Refrigerate for one hour.
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Before baking, wrap again in foil. Place the lamb on a tray in the oven.
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Cook for 15 minutes for medium rare.
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Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes and remove the lamb from the wrappings.
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Roll in chopped pistachios. Slice and serve with cous cous or your favorite side.
