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Cabbage salad with smoked lamb
30 min
Are you looking for a scrumptious dish to complement your leftover smoked leg of lamb? Look no further than our mouth-watering salad, bursting with the freshness of green asparagus and pointed cabbage. The creamy and spicy mustard dressing, together with walnuts, elevates the dish to new heights. Serve this cabbage salad with smoked lamb for lunch or as an Easter meal.
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How to store leftovers
Once the warm parts of the dish have cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated then consumed within two days.
Questions about cabbage salad with smoked lamb
What does putting salt on cabbage do?
Salting cabbage isn't essential, but it can help to make it slightly more tender. Osmosis helps to draw out some of the water from this high water-content vegetable.
What is the best temperature to smoke lamb?
If you want to smoke the lamb yourself, then it is best to do so for eight hours with the smoker set at 110-120°C. It takes a little patience, but the result is unbeatable.
Why is vinegar added to cabbage?
Other than it being a delicious flavour combination, adding vinegar to cabbage can also counteract the vegetable’s strong smell that some people find off-putting. In the case of red cabbage, vinegar or other acidic juices like lemon are sometimes added to preserve its vibrant colour.
Why do you soak cabbage in water?
Soaking shredded cabbage in water gives it a crisp, crunchy texture. It also helps to eliminate some of the vegetable’s smell.
Ingredients
Cabbage salad
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Finely chopped pointed cabbages
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200 g |
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Small green asparagus
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200 g |
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Sea salt
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½ tsp |
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Boiling water
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1 l |
Dressing
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Double cream
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250 ml |
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Strong, coarse mustard
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1 tbsp |
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Sea salt
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¼ tsp |
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Smoked legs of lamb, thinly sliced
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100 g |
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Roughly chopped walnuts
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25 g |
Smoked lamb for an extra depth of flavour
Lamb is a well-balanced meat, thanks to its branched-chain fatty acids. However, for those more familiar with the flavours of chicken or beef, it can take some adjustment. Adding a smoky touch is the perfect way to introduce lamb to those with less experience of eating the meat.
Cabbage salad with smoked lamb: your next date night dish?
The components and flavour of this dish make it seem complicated but it’s deceptively simple to prepare. Your date doesn’t need to know that though: combine with a rich bottle of red or dark beer for the perfect opportunity to wine and dine your chosen companion.
