Grilled Lamb chops with Ssamjang sauce


About The Recipe

 

Elevate your grilling game with these Grilled Lamb Chops with Ssamjang Sauce. The lamb chops, known for their tenderness and rich flavor, are marinated in a mixture of garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection, achieving a beautiful char on the outside while remaining juicy inside. The real star of the dish is the ssamjang sauce - a quintessential Korean condiment that combines the earthy flavors of doenjang (fermented soybean paste) with the spicy-sweet notes of gochujang. This sauce adds a depth of flavor to the lamb, creating a delightful contrast between the robust meat and the complex, savory sauce. The dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also for the eyes, with the beautifully grilled chops glazed with the glossy ssamjang sauce, making it an impressive dish for gatherings or a special family dinner.

 

Directions

  • Melt butter in a saucepan and cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes at medium heat.
  • Add ssamjang, water and rosemary to the saucepan and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt, strain the sauce by squeezing well. Then keep the sauce aside in a warm place.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat, brush lamb chop with oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook lamb chops about 3 minutes each side for medium or grill to a desired cooking level.
  • Place the lamb chops on a warm plate, cover with aluminium foil and let it rest for few minutes before serving.
  • Serve with ssamjang sauce on the side and your favourite garnish.

Ingredients Ssamjang sauce

  • Butter 30 gr
  • Onion chopped 15 gr
  • Garlic clove 2
  • O'Food Mild Ssamjang 30 gr
  • Water 70 ml
  • Fresh rosemary to taste

Ingredients lamb

  • Lamb chop 6 pieces
  • Extra virgin olive oil to brush lamb
  • Table salt to taste
  • Crushed black pepper to taste
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