Buy 1 pound of lamb chops, teach you to make pepper and salt flavored meals, burnt and beautiful, nanny-level recipe strategy

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Buy 1 pound of lamb chops, teach you to make pepper and salt flavored meals, burnt and beautiful, nanny-level recipe strategy

In the far West, there is a vast grassland, where sheep run freely and enjoy the gifts of nature. In this land, there is an ancient delicacy - salt and pepper lamb chops. This dish is not just a dish, it is a history, a culture, a life.

Salt-and-pepper lamb chops, with their unique flavor and profound regional characteristics, have become the representative dishes of Xinjiang and even the entire northwest region. It combines the deliciousness of lamb with the spicy flavor of salt and pepper, making it unforgettable. The origins of this dish can be traced back to the prosperity of the Silk Road, when merchants roasted lamb mixed with various spices to protect against the cold and replenish energy, gradually creating this dish with strong local characteristics.

The main ingredient of salt-and-pepper lamb chops, mutton, comes from high-quality lamb breeds in Xinjiang. The lamb here is known for its tender meat and delicious taste. In different regions, mutton has different names, such as "sheep meat" and "goat meat", while in Xinjiang, people are more accustomed to calling it "mutton". Mutton can be eaten in a variety of ways, such as stewed, braised, grilled, or even made into lamb skewers, each of which can show off the deliciousness of mutton.

In the ancient book "Compendium of Materia Medica", mutton is recorded as having the effect of warming and replenishing deficiency and invigorating qi, and is a good product for winter tonic.

Cooking preparation

To make a delicious salt-and-pepper lamb chop, we need the following ingredients and seasonings:

• Main ingredients: 500 grams of lamb chops
• Excipients: 1 onion, 5 cloves of garlic
• Seasoning: 10 grams of salt and pepper, 5 grams of cumin powder, 5 grams of chili powder, 15 ml of light soy sauce, 20 ml of cooking wine, appropriate amount of olive oil

Cooking in detail

1. Prepare the lamb chops: Wash the lamb chops and blot up the water with a kitchen paper towel.
2. Marinate lamb chops: Put the lamb chops into a container, add cooking wine and light soy sauce, and marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Prepare the ingredients: Shred the onion and mince the garlic.
4. Stir-fry spices: Add an appropriate amount of olive oil to the pan, heat and add the shredded onion and minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
5. Grill lamb chops: Place the marinated lamb chops in a preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with spices: Remove the lamb chops and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, cumin powder and paprika.
7. Second roasting: Place the spiced lamb chops in the oven again and bake for 5 minutes to add flavor to the spices.
8. Finish: Remove the grilled lamb chops, let them sit for a few minutes and slice them, and enjoy.

Flavor differences

1. Xinjiang flavors: Xinjiang's salt-and-pepper lamb chops are usually infused with more cumin and chili peppers to suit the local tastes.
2. Inner Mongolia flavor: Inner Mongolia lamb chops pay more attention to the original taste of lamb, and the use of salt and pepper is relatively less.
3. Ningxia flavor: Salt and pepper lamb chops in the Ningxia region will be added with some local spices, such as goji berries, to increase the nutritional value.

Cooking principle

The cooking principle of salt-and-pepper lamb chops is mainly to marinate and grill to make the meat more tender and juicy, and at the same time, the addition of spices can enhance the flavor of the lamb. During the roasting process, the high temperature quickly locks in the juices and keeps the meat tender.

Cooking quiz

1. Q: What should I do if the water comes out of the lamb chops during the grilling process? A: Before grilling, you can use kitchen paper towels to absorb the moisture on the surface of the lamb chops to reduce the water output.
2. Q: What should I do if the lamb chops are grilled unevenly? A: During the roasting process, you can turn the lamb chops at the right time to ensure that both sides of the lamb chops can be heated evenly.
3. Q: What should I do if the salt and pepper are not sprinkled evenly? A: Before sprinkling salt and pepper, you can mix the salt and pepper with other spices well, and then sprinkle evenly on the lamb chops.
4. Q: What should I do if the meat is too hard after grilling? A: Make sure the lamb chops are marinated for enough time before grilling, and pay attention to controlling the temperature during the grilling process to avoid too high.
5. Q: What should I do if the lamb chops don't taste good enough after grilling? A: You can add more seasoning while marinating, or after grilling, make a simple sauce with the remaining marinade and drizzle it over the lamb chops.

Cooking tips

1. When shopping for lamb chops, pay attention to choosing lamb chops with tender meat and bright red color.
2. When marinating lamb chops, you can add some olive oil to help make the meat more tender.
3. Before grilling the lamb chops, preheat the oven to the right temperature to help the lamb chops charred on the outside and tender on the inside.
4. During the grilling process, observe the color and doneness of the lamb chops in time to avoid burning.
5. Once grilled, let the lamb chops sit for a few minutes to help make the meat firmer.

Although salt-and-pepper lamb chops are delicious, it is important to eat them in moderation and avoid excessive fat and salt intake. It can be balanced with vegetables and whole grains to make the diet healthier.

When cooking pretzel lamb chops, I prefer to use fresh lamb because the meat is more tender and the grilled lamb chops are more juicy. During the marinating process, I adjust the ratio of salt and pepper to other spices according to my personal taste to achieve the best flavor balance. I hope my sharing can bring you some culinary inspiration.

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