No Bake Lamb Sauce

This refreshing dish reimagines traditional flavors by combining tender, seasoned lamb with crisp, bitter radicchio leaves. The lamb is quickly cooked with aromatic aromatics and pickled cabbage, delivering a complex umami flavor profile. It is then dressed with a zesty lemon-soy vinaigrette that cuts through the richness, adding a bright, acidic kick. Fresh red and white onions provide a crunchy texture and mild sweetness, while fresh coriander adds a herbal finish. Perfect for a light yet satisfying weeknight dinner or a unique appetizer, this recipe offers a healthy balance of protein and greens without heavy baking. It is an excellent choice for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their meals while enjoying bold, Asian-inspired flavors.

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1524.1

Description

This refreshing dish reimagines traditional flavors by combining tender, seasoned lamb with crisp, bitter radicchio leaves. The lamb is quickly cooked with aromatic aromatics and pickled cabbage, delivering a complex umami flavor profile. It is then dressed with a zesty lemon-soy vinaigrette that cuts through the richness, adding a bright, acidic kick. Fresh red and white onions provide a crunchy texture and mild sweetness, while fresh coriander adds a herbal finish. Perfect for a light yet satisfying weeknight dinner or a unique appetizer, this recipe offers a healthy balance of protein and greens without heavy baking. It is an excellent choice for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their meals while enjoying bold, Asian-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Chinese preserved or pickled cabbage
1/2 Teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
18 Radicchio leaves
1/4 Small red onion, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
1/4 Small white onion, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
3 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp peanut oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, peanut oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.
2
Slice the red onion and white onion crosswise into 1/8-inch thick rings. Chop the fresh coriander leaves.
3
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil over medium heat.
4
Add the ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
5
Stir in the pickled cabbage, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute to combine flavors. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6
Arrange 3 radicchio leaves on each of six plates.
7
Spoon the warm lamb mixture evenly over the radicchio leaves.
8
Top with the sliced red and white onions, chopped coriander, and any remaining fresh herbs.
9
Drizzle with the lemon-soy vinaigrette. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1524.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.3g73%
Saturated Fat 8.1g41%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1756.8mg74%
Total Carbohydrate 340.3g114%
Dietary Fiber 117.7g471%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 35.2g71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Note: The original recipe directions referenced ingredients not listed in the main ingredient list (such as ground lamb, shallots, jalapenos, garlic, and coriander). These steps have been adapted to use the listed ingredients and standard cooking practices for a lamb salad. If you have ground lamb, use approximately 1 pound. If you do not have pickled cabbage, sauerkraut or kimchi (rinsed) can be used as a substitute for a similar tangy flavor.

Storage: Store leftover lamb mixture and vinaigrette separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not store the assembled salad as the radicchio will wilt.

Tip: For extra heat, add diced fresh jalapenos to the lamb mixture while cooking.

Keywords: lamb, salad, radicchio, chinese, vinaigrette, lemon, soy, onion, coriander, pickled, cabbage, quick, dinner, healthy, appetizer, gluten-free, dairy-free, light, savory, fresh

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