This lamb and soba noodles dish with kimchi is a traditional Korean dinner that's perfect for two if you're looking for a smart supper. You can scale this recipe up to cater for a bigger crowd too, if you're hosting a dinner party. You can now buy kimchi in many large supermarkets or specialised Asian shops - it's mainly made from fermented cabbage and carrots and it has a bit of a spicy edge to it, which goes fantastically well with the lamb, veg and noodles. Make this speedy lamb recipe in only half an hour for a sophisticated, yet really easy supper.
HOW TO MAKE CANNON OF LAMB WITH VEGETABLES, SOBA NODDLES AND KIMCHI
Ingredients
- 1 x 250g cannon of lamb
For the marinade:
- 1 x 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped or crushed
- 4tbsp mirin (Japanese rice wine)
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 100g soba (buckwheat) noodles
- 2 medium carrots, spiralized or finely grated
- 1 small courgette, spiralized or finely grated
- 1 x 215g jar prepared kimchi, to serve
Method
Put the ginger, oil, garlic and mirin in a small bowl and mix together.
Put the lamb on a chopping board and make several slashes over the surface, transfer to a medium shallow dish. Spoon over 30ml/2tbsp of the dressing, cover and marinate for 10 minutes in a cool place. Cover and reserve the remaining dressing.
Preheat a non-stick, ovenproof frying pan over medium heat until hot. Cook the lamb for 2-3 minutes on each side until brown.
Transfer to a preheated oven at Gas mark 4, 180°C and cook for 10 minutes turning occasionally until still pink in the middle (or 15-20 minutes if you prefer your lamb less pink). Remove and set aside to rest for 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue for the same cooking time.
Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, drain and add the vegetables. Season, if required.
Arrange the noodles onto 2 warm plates. Slice the lamb and arrange on top of the noodles. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and serve immediately with the kimchi.
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