World Gourmet Summit 2003
Culinary Masterclasses
 
The Cuisine of
Allan Koh
KOKO Restaurant, Melbourne, Australia
 
Hotate Mushi
Lamb Loin Saikyoyaki

  Serves 4
  Ingredients
   
 
4
8g
 Lamb :
loin of lamb, denuded (160g each)
kaiware (mustard cress)
sake
salt and pepper
   

400g
100ml
15g
 
 Saikyoyaki marinade :
saikyo miso
mirin
sugar
   

250g
 
 Spinach :
baby spinach
vegetable oil
butter
   
   
   
   

Method

For the saikyoyaki marinade: Mix all ingredients to a smooth paste.

For the lamb: Sprinkle the lamb loin with a pinch of salt and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. Rinse the lamb loin with sake and pat dry with paper towel. Reserve 100g of marinade to finish the dish, and marinate the lamb loin in the rest of the marinade for 1 day.
Remove the lamb loin from the marinade and wipe dry with paper towel. Roast the lamb loin in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for 8 minutes or until medium rare. Remove from the oven and rest the lamb in a warm place.
For the spinach: Sauté washed baby spinach in a fry pan with oil and butter. Season with salt and pepper and finally, strain excess oil from the vegetables.

Serving
Arrange sautéed spinach in the center of a plate. Using a sharp knife, slice the lamb loin into 6 pieces per portion. Fan them in an orderly manner beside the sautéed spinach. Lace the lamb pieces with the saikyoyaki marinade. Garnish with kaiware.