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Japanese Lamb Tart

The kind of Japanese plate you make on repeat. yuzu and sesame, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.8 from 410 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Japanese Lamb Tart
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the yuzu and sesame elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the dashi stock and the rest of the yuzu and sesame flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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