RACK OF LAMB ON WELSH ONION CAKE

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Eleanor Smallwood's, Teisen nionod, or onion cake, is Welsh comfort food at its best - layers of potatoes and onion baked in butter until meltingly soft. From uktv.co.uk/food/recipe.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

800 g floury potatoes, such as king edwards or maris piper (approx 1 1/2 lbs)
100 g melted butter (approx 3 1/2 oz)
400 g white onions, sliced
2 racks of lamb, each with 6 bones
1 sprig rosemary

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6. (400F).
  • 2. Peel the potatoes and slice very finely with a mandolin or sharp knife.
  • 3. Toss with the melted butter and season with plenty of salt and black pepper.
  • 4. Brush a shallow ovenproof dish with a little a little more melted butter.
  • 5. Layer the potato and onion in the dish, starting with potato and finishing with a neat layer of overlapping potato slices.
  • 6. Drizzle any remaining butter over the top.
  • 7. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour.
  • 8. Meanwhile, take the lamb out of the fridge to come to room temperature.
  • 9. After the onion cake has had an hour in the oven, remove the tin foil.
  • 10. Sit the lamb racks on top with their bones interlaced and tuck the rosemary sprig in the middle.
  • 11. Return to the oven for 15-25 minutes, depending on the size of the racks and how you like your lamb cooked.
  • 12. By now the potatoes should be beautifully tender and browned on the top.

Life Motivation
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I would definitely make this recipe again. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the onion cake was a delicious and unique side dish.


Emily Cabeo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the onion cake was a perfect accompaniment.


Sabi 12
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the onion cake was a delicious and unique side dish.


F Fudge
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the onion cake was a perfect complement.


Manisha Pahari
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I loved this recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the onion cake was a great way to add flavor.


Simoya Green
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the onion cake was a delicious addition.


Jace Mccaleb
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I would definitely make this recipe again. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the onion cake was a delicious and unique side dish.


Patabari GPS
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the onion cake was a perfect accompaniment.


Buro Masud
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I was a bit skeptical about the onion cake, but it was actually really good. The lamb was also cooked perfectly.


batol naseraldenn
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the onion cake is a delicious twist on a classic side dish.


mejbha Please
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the onion cake was a perfect complement.


R0jan Acharya
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The Welsh onion cake was a bit too oily for my taste, but the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Alabi Damilola Mary
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and flavorful.


Bratislav Rosandic
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the lamb and the onion cake.


M. ARIF M. ARIF
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the Welsh onion cake was a delicious accompaniment.