Sachie's Lamb Sando

Difficulty: Medium

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 35 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

1. Slice lamb loin and lightly season with salt (400-450g of loin should give you approximately 10 slices).

2. Crush the kawakawa leaves with your hands and mix with breadcrumbs on a tray or large bowl.

3. Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl.

4. To crumb the lamb: First coat the lamb in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg next (make sure the lamb is fully covered in egg) and dredge through the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a plate and repeat with the rest of the lamb.

5. Half fill a pot with oil and heat to 180°C (356°F) (make sure not to overfill the pot, oil should be under the half line, otherwise it will overflow). Once the oil is hot enough, place crumbed lamb 2-3 pieces at a time into the pot and deep fry for 2 minutes. They should be golden brown and crunchy! Drain excess oil with kitchen paper and set aside. Repeat to deep fry all of the lamb.

6. Squeeze kimchi in your hand and remove excess liquid, chop it finely and mix with Japanese mayonnaise in a bowl.

7. To assemble, first spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of the bread – this will prevent the bread from getting soggy. Place shredded cabbage, kimchi mayo and deep-fried lamb on the bread and cover with another slice. Press lightly with your hands and slice them into half to serve.

*NB. If you don’t have a dehydrator, you can dry kawakawa in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Method

1. Place the peeled and sliced daikon in a clean, sterile jar.

2. In a pot, add water, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, turmeric, peppercorns, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Cook to dissolve the sugar then remove from heat.

3. Once the liquid is cooled, pour the vinegar mixture over the slice daikon until it is completely covered. Pickle in a refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

Credit: Sachie Nomura
© SK2 Productions Ltd and Sachie Nomura

Get inspired by Sachie's Lamb Sando recipe, crafted from the flavors and experiences she encounters in Taranaki. Taste the essence of the region's renowned lamb, and see the culinary spirit of the region. You can watch the full episode online on Stuff.

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