ROMAN-STYLE SPRING LAMB WITH FRESH SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD
The Romans make a classic dish in the spring with very young milk-fed lamb. Such meat is hard to find in American supermarkets, but the technique, which involves a short braise in vinegar and water with a boost of anchovy at the end, works fine with chunks of lamb cut from a leg or roast of any young lamb. This recipe is built on the precise technique for abbacchio alla cacciatora that Marcella Hazan offered in "The Classic Italian Cookbook," with some freshening up. The braised chunks of meat are topped with a crunchy sugar snap pea salad that carries the heat of Calabria peppers, a recipe from Whitney Otawka, who grew up in California and now cooks in Georgia. (The salad is a great stand-alone recipe, too, and one that would be terrific alongside a ham, if yours is an Easter ham family.)
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the lamb cubes, tossing a few times to distribute it evenly. Heat the fat in a large, sturdy sauté pan over medium-high heat. Brown the pieces of lamb, working in batches if needed so the meat is not crowded in the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium and return all the meat and any juices to the pan. Add the rosemary and garlic and cook for another minute or so, turning the meat. Sift the flour over the meat, and turn again so the flour is absorbed. This should take just another minute or so. Add the vinegar and bring it to a boil, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add 1/2 cup water, then lower the heat so the liquid barely simmers and then cover the pan.
- Cook for an hour, or until the meat is very tender, turning it every once in a while. Add a few tablespoons of water if the sauce is too thick or the meat is beginning to stick to the pan.
- Mash the anchovies in a small bowl. Take about 1/3 cup of the sauce and mix it well with the anchovies. Add the mixture back to the meat, stirring briefly so the meat is well coated. Put the meat on a platter and arrange the pea salad across the top. Or, divide into 6 servings and top each with 1/2 cup of the salad.
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tavare thomas
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I highly recommend it.
Yousif Mahar
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Destiney Caceres
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I highly recommend it.
Sefu Ramadhan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to enjoy lamb. The meat is tender and juicy, and the salad is a refreshing accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this dish.
Saram Goraya
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the salad was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
sushant pokhrel
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is incredibly tender and the salad is a perfect complement. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Aj Binu
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I highly recommend it.
Zycola Smith
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dwamale Brown
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I highly recommend it.
JR Gaming tube
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to enjoy lamb. The meat is tender and juicy, and the salad is a refreshing accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this dish.
JOF OTIENO
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the salad was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Erica Tucker
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is incredibly tender and the salad is a perfect complement. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Nga Tupekea
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I highly recommend it.
Gqzhl Nozar
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I'll be making this dish again soon.
Jam Saif
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Augustine Aisosa
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a showstopper! The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. Highly recommend!
Bosede Adeyi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the salad was delicious. My guests raved about it.
Laing LaQueshia
[email protected]This lamb dish was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sugar snap pea salad was a refreshing complement. I'll definitely be making this again.