| Emi is the author of several books on
Japanese cooking including Japanese Food and Cooking which is available from amazon.co.uk |
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Lamb Teriyaki
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lamb steaks or chops Cornflour Vegetable oil for pan frying Mixed green salad to garnish For the Teriyaki sauce 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp mirin 2 tbsp sake 2½ tbsp shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) |
Teriyaki is one of the
most popular Japanese dishes. It means grill or braise with a
glowing effect. The sugar and mirin (sweet sake) content in the
sauce gives the glow, so it has a slightly sweet taste. You can
cook almost any fish or meat in this method, but the most commonly used
are salmon, swordfish, chicken, beef and duck. In Japan lamb is
almost only reared in Hokkaido, the northernmost island, due to shortage
of grazing land, so it is not one of the commonly used ingredients. When I first came to Britain twenty odd years ago lamb was a revelation for me and it has been my favourite meat ever since. |
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sprinkle the lamb steaks or chops with salt and pepper and very lightly
rub cornflour all over. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Put the lamb in the pan, and pan-fry for1-2 minutes on both sides. If you prefer your meat to be well done, pan-fry for a few more minutes. Remove the lamb from the pan and put aside. 3. Mix all the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce in a small bowl or cup, and stir well until the sugar has dissolved. Skim any excess oil from the pan over a low heat, then add the teriyaki sauce. Heat the sauce for 1-2 minutes or until it slightly thickens. 4. Return the pan-fried lamb to the pan, still on a low heat, and spoon the juice over the meat. Gently shake the pan so that the juice spreads evenly. 5. Remove the lamb on to a cutting board and cut crossways into 1cm/½" slices. Arrange on the bed of mixed green salad on 4 individual plates, spoon over the cooking juice and serve hot.
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Japanese cooking including Japanese Food and Cooking which is available from amazon.co.uk |
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