Lamb ribs with cilantro, mint and honey
4 servings
30 minutes
Lamb ribs with cilantro, mint, and honey are a fragrant dish of Arabic cuisine that embodies the richness of Eastern flavors. The marinade of fresh herbs, honey, and spices gives the ribs a delightful balance of sweetness and spiciness, while roasting preserves their juiciness and tenderness. The dish has deep roots in traditional Middle Eastern cuisine where spices and herbs are used to create complex flavor combinations. It is best served with a marinade sauce that complements the meat with subtle notes of garlic, ginger, and lemon. It pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh vegetables, creating a rich gastronomic experience that transports you to the atmosphere of Eastern bazaars and warm family gatherings.
1
Remove the membranes and fat from the lamb rack and divide it into segments, each containing two to three ribs.
- Lamb ribs: 1 kg
2
Put all other ingredients in a blender, add 100 ml of water, blend - then mix the result with the lamb ribs. Place the ribs, generously coated with marinade, in a plastic container and refrigerate overnight.
- Mint: 30 g
- Coriander: 30 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Chili pepper: 3 pieces
- Ginger: 20 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 50 ml
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Red wine vinegar: 50 ml
- Salt: to taste
3
Remove the marinated ribs, wipe off the marinade, and fry on all sides in a pan. Then place on a baking sheet and send to an oven preheated to 200 degrees. Bake for fifteen minutes.
- Lamb ribs: 1 kg
4
Simmer the remaining marinade on low heat for five minutes. Serve the cooked lamb ribs with the marinade sauce.
- Soy sauce: 50 ml