THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES RED-SHANK

(Our Play on the Ultimate Spanish Lamb Shank)

THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES RED-SHANK

Ingredients: 2 Lamb shanks (large), 2 Red onions (pureed), 2 Carrots (minced), 2 Celery stalks (minced), 1 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Saffron, 500ml Red wine, 400g Tomato passata...

Ingredients

  • 2 Lamb shanks (large)
  • 2 Red onions (pureed)
  • 2 Carrots (minced)
  • 2 Celery stalks (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Saffron
  • 500ml Red wine
  • 400g Tomato passata

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear lamb shanks on max heat until they are a dark, charred mahogany; remove.
  2. The Architect Fry onion, carrot, and celery in the fat for 15 minutes until it turns into a sweet, dark jam.
  3. The Bloom Add spices and a 50ml splash of wine to form a thick fire-paste.
  4. The slow Swell Add passata and remaining wine; return shanks and simmer covered for 75 minutes until the meat is falling off the bone.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive hit of raw fresh gremolata (lemon zest, garlic, parsley).

Cuisine: Spanish

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