Preparation of the dengaku
The sauce
1. In a small saucepan, mix all the sauce ingredients together.
2. Cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring, then set aside.
The vegetables
1. Cut the courgette into pieces 5 to 6 cm long and into 5 mm thick slices, then cut the pumpkin into 3 to 5 mm thick slices.
2. In a frying pan, pour 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and add the courgettes and pumpkin, then cook over a medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
The meat
1. Quickly grill or pan-fry the lamb chops.
2. Plate up, garnish with the Miso sauce, and sprinkle with white or black sesame seeds and chives.
Did you know?
In Japan, miso is believed to have many virtues, such as warming the body, protecting the stomach and intestines, and preventing menopausal disorders and cancer.
