Dorper lamb chops with peppers and labneh

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“The best way to char the peppers and grill the chops is on a wood or coal-fired grill to get a deep rich flavour, but if not available, a hot barbecue, grill plate or large pan will do the trick." – Matt Stone

Ingredients (10)

  • 500g natural yoghurt
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 18 peppers (such as shishito or padron peppers) or mini capsicums
  • 12 Dorper lamb chops (or substitute another high-quality lamb)

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Method

  • 1.
    To make the labneh, line a sieve with muslin or clean Chux and set over a bowl. Place yoghurt in the muslin, draw up the edges to make a tight parcel and secure with kitchen string. Chill for 8 hours or overnight, until labneh is thick and most of the whey has drained. (The whey is great in smoothies or to finish a gravy or sauce).
  • 2.
    Very finely chop the stems and leaves of the parsley and coriander. Mix herbs, garlic, chilli, lemon zest and half the lemon juice in a bowl. Gradually add the oil and mix until it has a salsa type consistency. Season with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  • 3.
    Preheat a chargrill pan or barbecue to high. Grill peppers for 3-4 minutes until blistered and tender. Set aside.
  • 4.
    Season lamb chops and add to the chargrill. Cook for 5 minutes, turning halfway, until medium or cooked to your liking. Remove from the grill and squeeze over remaining lemon juice. Cover with foil and rest for a 5 minutes.
  • 5.
    Spread labneh over a platter, top with the lamb and peppers, and drizzle with the herb salsa to serve.
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