RECIPE MATCH FOR SYRAH/SHIRAZ

[Draggingtree]

RECIPE MATCH FOR SYRAH/SHIRAZ

WASABI-CRUSTED LAMB

An Australian Shiraz has the power to stand up to lamb, but emphasizes fruit rather than alcohol and tannins that might clash with the wasabi.

Ingredients

• 2 racks of Colorado lamb, about 22 ounces each
• 1/2 clove garlic, sliced thin
• 1/4 shallot, sliced thin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 scant cup wasabi powder
• 2 cups panko
• 6 ounces butter, soft
• 2 star anise pods
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• Pinch cayenne
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 3/4 cup honey
• 2 zucchini, quartered
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 2 leeks, trimmed and halved
• 4 small carrots, halved
• 1/4 cup dates, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup Marcona almonds

 

Directions

 

1. Marinate lamb, covered and refrigerated, with the garlic, shallots, black pepper and oil for at least 4 hours.

2. Bloom the wasabi

 

http://2014.top100.winespectator.com/article/recipe-match-for-syrah-shiraz/

[Pepper]

I'd expect that the spices and the shiraz would be a great combination.