Lamb Carpaccio With Harissa & Crisp Capers
- 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and patted dry
- 8 ounces lamb loin
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground caraway
- 2 teaspoons dried chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- lemon juice to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- In a medium saute pan over high heat, heat the oil to 375F, as measured on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Crisp the capers in the oil, for about 1 minute.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Season the lamb liberally with salt and pepper.
- Return the saute pan to the stove over high heat and briefly sear the lamb for about 30 seconds per side; the lamb should still be raw on the inside.
- Transfer to a small tray lined with plastic wrap and place in the freezer to chill until the lamb is partially frozen.
- It should have a slushy feel.
- Remove the lamb from the freezer and slice it crosswise as thinly as possible; the slices should be a little thicker than sheets of paper.
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the carrot, onion, garlic and spices.
- Cover with water and cook until the water has fully reduced and the carrots are very tender.
- Transfer to a blender and puree until very smooth.
- With the motor running, drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Season with the lemon juice and salt.
- Transfer the carrot harissa to a squeeze bottle or small tightly sealed plastic container and chill in the refrigerator.
- Lay out the sliced lamb on four chilled plates and top with dots of the harissa sauce.
- Garnish with the capers, remaining olive oil and cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately.
sunflower oil, capers, lamb loin, salt, carrot, onion, garlic, ground caraway, chiles, ground cumin, ground coriander, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/lamb-carpaccio-with-harissa-crisp-capers-recipe/ (may not work)