Asian Crepinettes
This is an Asian twist on a French appetizer. Caul fat can be ordered from your local butcher.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
40 minCook
20 minReady
60 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
lamb
ground |
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
basil
fresh asian or regular, finely chopped |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
cilantro
minced fresh |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
ginger
finely chopped |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
garlic
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
peppercorns
sichuan, roasted and ground |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
hot chili peppers
dried, coarse, chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, light
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, dark
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
rice wine
or dry sherry |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
sesame oil
|
|
| ½ | pound |
caul fat
or crepinette |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
lamb
ground |
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
basil
fresh asian or regular, finely chopped |
|
| 45 | ml |
cilantro
minced fresh |
|
| 15 | ml |
ginger
finely chopped |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
garlic
finely chopped |
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
peppercorns
sichuan, roasted and ground |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
hot chili peppers
dried, coarse, chopped |
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, light
|
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, dark
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
rice wine
or dry sherry |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
sesame oil
|
|
| 226.8 | g |
caul fat
or crepinette |
* |
Directions
Soak the caul fat in a bowl of cold water; this will allow the caul fat to unravel easily. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the ground lamb with all the ingredients except the caul fat. Cut the caul fat into 20 (5-inch) squares.
Lay out a square of caul fat and place several tablespoons of lamb mixture onto one end. Fold the sides in to form a package. Repeat until you have used up all the lamb. Recipe can be done ahead to this point and refrigerated. Wrap the crepinettes well in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Approximately 40 minutes before you are ready to cook, make a charcoal fire and, when the coals are ash white, grill the crepinettes for about 8 minutes on each side, or until they are done (firm to the touch).
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
