Ingredients
For the lamb:
- 1 ½ pounds boned leg of lamb
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
For the soup:
- 6 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 scallion
- 1 cup almonds, blanched and peeled
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups milk
- 1 yellow pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 cup minced Bermuda onion
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish
For the lamb salad:
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups julienned cold lamb
- 2 cups cooked, cold basmati rice
- ¼ cup unsalted pistachios, shelled
- 2 tablespoons minced dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
944 calories; 46 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 24 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 91 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 21 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 91 milligrams cholesterol; 1420 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Six servings
Preparation
- To make the lamb, bring it to room temperature. Whisk together all the marinade ingredients and pour over the lamb, turning it to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning frequently. Grill over hot coals until medium rare and chill.
- To make the soup, puree 5 cucumbers, the garlic, scallion, almonds, chili pepper, cilantro, coriander seeds, bread crumbs and lemon zest in a food processor in batches until smooth. place in a bowl and stir in the buttermilk, milk, pepper and onion. Mince the remaining cucumber and stir into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper and chill.
- To prepare the salad, place the vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard and ginger in a bowl. Whisk in the sesame oil and then the vegetable oil. Add the lamb, rice, pistachios and apricots and toss well. Add the parsley and toss. Chill.
- Ladle the soup into 6 bowls, add some lamb salad and garnish with mint.
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