Grilled Soy And Ginger Marinated Rack Of Lamb Served With Hunan Style Eggplant And Miso And Plum Sauce Food

HUNAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together soy, vinegar and sugar. In a saucepan, heat oils together until very hot and add peppercorns. Immediately pour into bowl and whisk. Pour vinaigrette on the vegetables and check for seasoning. Wait 1 hour before serving. Toss salad several times to ensure good mixing.
• PLATING On a small plate, family style.
• Wine Recommedation: La Fosse aux Loups, Chinon, Domaine de Bel Air, 1998

GRILLED HOISIN-MARINATED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, minces scallion, honey, and salt.
• Trim as much remaining fat as possible from lamb and in a shallow dish large enough to hold lamb flat spread marinade over both sides of it. Marinate lamb, covered and chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Prepare grill.
• Bring lamb to room temperature and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until meat thermometer registers 140°F. for medium-rate meat. (Alternatively, lamb may be broiled under preheated broiler about 4 inches from heat for approximately the same time on each side as for grilling.) Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 20 minutes before carving.
• Holding a sharp knife at a 45° angle, cut lamb across grain into thin slices. (If planning to make lamb salad, reserve one-third unsliced lamb, covered and chilled.)
• To make scallion brushes:
• Trim roots and green parts from scallions, leaving about 2 1/2-inch stalks. Make 1/2-inch lengthwise cuts at both ends of stalks and spread fringed ends gently. Put scallions in a bowl of ice and cold water and chill 2 hours, or until fringed ends have curled. Drain scallions well.
• Garnish lamb with scallion brushes and serve with eggplant.

GRILLED LAMB WITH MISO-CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine miso, ginger, garlic and cayenne in a large bowl, then thin with a little mirin or sake, just until mixture is pasty. Spread meat with this paste, then proceed, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• Start a charcoal fire or gas grill, or preheat broiler or oven; rack should be 4 inches or less from heat source. Grill, broil or roast meat, about 4 minutes a side, until outside is crisp and inside medium-rare. Serve immediately.