Coffee Encrusted Australian Lamb Loin

Chef Rafi Taherian and Chef Ron Desantis

Australian Lamb Loin With Roasted Root Vegetables & Harissa Aioli

As concepted by Chefs Rafi Taherian and Ron Desantis at True Aussie Beef & Lamb Chef Immersion in Boston.
Presented by Meat & Livestock Australia.
Serves 4


Lamb

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 Australian lamb loins
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup coffee rub, recipe follows
  • Roasted root vegetables as needed, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a non-stick sauté pan over high heat, add oil. Once oil begins to smoke, add lamb loins to pan and sear to medium rare- about 3 minutes on each side.
  2. Thinly slice and serve over roasted root vegetables with harissa aioli.

Coffee Rub

INGREDIENTS

  • ¾ cups coriander seed
  • ¼ cup cardamom seed
  • ¼ cup black peppercorns
  • ½ cup celery seed
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • ½ cup mustard seed
  • 1 ¼ cup ground coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place all ingredients, except coffee, in a large skillet over high heat and cook until toasted.
  2. Cool spices and grind into a coarse powder. Add coffee and mix well.
  3. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Harissa Aioli 

INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup harissa paste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients until mixed well. Reserve until ready to use.

Get more Aussie lamb inspiration at Australian-Meat.com/foodservice.