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Confit Lamb Shoulder, Ontario Lamb Loin, Lamb Jus, Eggplant Puree, Chick Pea Fritters and Cucumber Raita

Confit Lamb Shoulder, Ontario Lamb Loin, Lamb Jus, Eggplant Puree, Chick Pea Fritters and Cucumber Raita
Cook Time
5h 17 min
Yields
6 servings

Recipe by Francois Gagnon from Top Chef Canada Episode 8.

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ingredients

Confit Lamb Shoulder

1
Tbsp whole cumin seeds
1
Tbsp whole coriander seeds
1
tsp curry powder
1 3 ½
lb(s) lamb shoulder, meat separated from bones and cut into large pieces, bones and trimming reserved for Lamb Jus recipe
4
cup duck fat
salt
pepper

Ontario Lamb Loin

water
2 1 ½
lb(s) rack of lamb, deboned, trimmed and cut in ½, reserve bones and trimmings for Lamb Jus recipe
3
Tbsp olive oil
6
sprig rosemary
1
Tbsp black peppercorns
2
Tbsp vegetable oil
salt
pepper

Lamb Jus

reserved bones and trimmings from Lamb Shoulder and Ontario Lamb Loin recipes
2
onions, roughly chopped
2
carrots, roughly chopped
2
stalks celery, roughly chopped
4
clove of garlic, smashed
8
cup veal stock
½
cup water
2
sprig rosemary
2
bay leaves
1
Tbsp black peppercorns
salt

Eggplant Puree

3
large eggplants cut in ½ length-wise, flesh side scored.
¼
cup olive oil, plus 2 tbsp
1
small onion, diced
2
clove garlic, chopped
2
tsp ground cumin
2
tsp lemon juice
1
Tbsp mint, roughly chopped
salt
pepper

Chickpea Fritters

2
cup whole milk
2
cup chicken stock
3 ½
cup chickpea flour, sifted
¼
cup olive oil
zest of 1 lemon
1
Tbsp rosemary, finely chopped
vegetable oil for frying
salt
pepper

Glazed Japanese Eggplant

2
Tbsp olive oil
4
Japanese Eggplants, peeled in a striped pattern length-wise, cut in 2 inch long pieces
2
Tbsp honey
1
Tbsp sherry vinegar
salt

Cucumber Raita

½
cup plain yogurt
1
tsp lemon juice
1
medium English cucumber, peeled, seeded and small dice
salt

Assembly

Eggplant Puree
Glazed Japanese Eggplant
Chickpea Fritters
Ontario Lamb Loin, sliced ¼ inch thick
Confit Lamb Shoulder
Cucumber Raita
2
Tbsp fennel fronds
Lamb Jus
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directions

Step 1

Line a tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Grind whole cumin and coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle. Add curry powder, mix to combine.

Step 3

Season lamb with salt, pepper and coat with spice mixture.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of duck fat in a Le Creuset Iron Handle Skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

In batches, sear lamb on all sides. Place in a pressure cooker and repeat process with remaining lamb.

Step 6

Cover seared lamb with remaining duck fat, cook on low pressure and temperature until tender and cooked, approximately 30-40 minutes.

Step 7

Remove cooked lamb from pressure cooker. Strain and reserve duck fat. Place lamb in a large bowl and set aside to cool.

Step 8

Shred lamb, add 3 tablespoons of duck fat, season with salt and pepper and mix. Place on parchment-lined tray in one even layer.

Step 9

Place another sheet of parchment paper over lamb. Place another tray over and weigh down with a heavy object. Place in fridge to cool and press for a minimum of 3 hours, maximum of 24 hours.

Step 10

Cut pressed lamb into 1 inch by 2 inch pieces. Place on a tray and set aside.

Step 11

Heat 2 tablespoons of duck fat in a Le Creuset Iron Handle Skillet over medium high heat. Sear pieces of pressed lamb on all sides until crisp and golden, approximately 6 minutes. Set aside for assembly.

Step 12

Heat a large pot of water to 57F over low heat.

Step 13

Season lamb loins with salt and pepper. Place halves of each lamb loin in a sealable bag with equal amounts of olive oil, rosemary and peppercorns.

Step 14

Place in simmering water and cook until tender, approximately 45 minutes. Set lamb aside to rest in bag for 15 minutes.

Step 15

Heat vegetable oil in a large Le Creuset Iron Handle Skillet.

Step 16

Sear lamb on all sides until brown, approximately 5 minutes. Careful not to overcook. Set aside for assembly.

Step 17

Preheat oven to 450F.

Step 18

Place bones and trimmings in a Le Creuset Stainless Steel Roasting Pan. Place in oven and roast until brown, approximately 45 minutes.

Step 19

Add vegetables to roasting pan with bones and trimmings, toss. Place back in oven until vegetables are caramelized, approximately 15 minutes.

Step 20

Place roasted bones, trimming, vegetables and veal stock in a large pot.

Step 21

Remove fat from roasting pan, deglaze with water, stir and add to pot.

Step 22

Add rosemary, bay leaves and peppercorns to pot. Bring to a simmer, and reduce by ½ until a glaze consistency, approximately 1 hour.

Step 23

Strain liquid into a small pot, season with salt and pepper and keep warm for assembly.

Step 24

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 25

Place eggplants on a tray, skin side down. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over eggplant, season with salt and pepper.

Step 26

Roast until tender, approximately 30-45 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 27

Heat remaining olive oil in a small Le Creuset Sauté Pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and cumin. Sweat until tender and translucent, approximately 5 minutes, set aside.

Step 28

Remove cooked eggplant from skin and place in a blender. Add onion mixture, lemon juice and mint, puree until smooth. Strain eggplant mixture through a sieve, into a sauce pot. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm for assembly.

Step 29

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 30

Heat milk and chicken stock in a large Le Creuset Stainless Steel Pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Step 31

Whisk in 2 cups of chickpea flour gradually, reduce heat to low and cook for 35-40 minutes.

Step 32

Add olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Stir until incorporated.

Step 33

Spoon mixture on parchment-lined tray. Smooth out and level using a Le Creuset Spatula. Place in fridge to cool and set, approximately 2 hours.

Step 34

Heat vegetable oil, ½ full in a large pot to 350F and line a tray with paper towel.

Step 35

Cut out rounds of chickpea mixture, using a ½ inch cutter.

Step 36

Place remaining chickpea flour in a bowl. Dredge rounds in chickpea flour and fry until crispy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Place on paper towel-lined tray. Season with salt and set aside for assembly.

Step 37

Heat oil in a large Le Creuset Non-Stick Sauté Pan over medium heat.

Step 38

Add eggplant pieces and sear on all sides until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes.

Step 39

Add honey and toss to coat.

Step 40

Deglaze with sherry vinegar, reduce to a glaze consistency and eggplant is tender, approximately 3 minutes.

Step 41

Season with salt, set aside for assembly.

Step 42

Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix to combine and place in fridge to chill before serving.

Step 43

Place Eggplant Puree across the top of each plate.

Step 44

In a straight line, stand 1 piece of Japanese Eggplant on top of Eggplant Puree followed by 1 Chickpea Fritter, another piece of Glazed Japanese Eggplant and another Chickpea Fritter.

Step 45

Fan 5 pieces of Lamb Loin under Eggplant Puree.

Step 46

Place Confit Lamb Shoulder to the left of Lamb Loin slices.

Step 47

Spoon 1 tablespoon of Cucumber Raita on top of Glazed Japanese Eggplant and garnish with fennel fronds.

Step 48

Spoon Lamb Jus around Lamb and serve.

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