Chilli Honey Pistachio Aussie Lamb Chops

Chilli Honey Pistachio Aussie Lamb Chops by Gita Mistry, Chef Patron, Gita Mistry Food

Gita Mistry, Chef Patron, Gita Mistry Food –  Chilli Honey Pistachio Aussie Lamb Chops.

Ingredients

Serves 6

  • 8 Aussie lamb chops (French trimmed) 
  • 100g/4oz pistachios finely chopped 
  • 75g/2½oz Acacia honey warmed
  • 2 medium rocket-dried chillies
  • Olive Oil  

Method

  1.  Heat oven to 180॰C/gas 6, (200℃/fan).
  2. Chop the pistachios into a crumb along with the dried chillies or use a food processor and set aside on a large plate  
  3. Warm the honey in a pan for 2 minutes if needed.
  4. Heat a smear of oil in a frying pan and sear the chops on both sides.
  5. Brush the chops with the honey, then coat in the nut and chilli mixture.
  6. Place on a baking tray and drizzle over a little more oil.
  7. Cook in the oven for about 6-8 mins for rare, or longer if preferred, taking care that the nuts do not burn. 
  8. Set aside, keep warm, and allow to rest before tucking in with a good beer!

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