We have a new sweet chilli jam. It’s made by our friend Silvano Buccolini, who is famous for making sapa and a slow food nut. Slow food is no mean feat for a man who talks twenty to the dozen and has the heart rate of a small mammal. The only thing (apart from eating slowly) that mellows Snr Buccolini is the thought of people around the world enjoying his products.
When I tell him the Nudo following are going mad for his chilli jam, he stops what he’s doing, lights a cigarette, gazes out over his farm, and lets out a big bucolic satisfied sigh. Here is a Summer-inspired dish which uses a generous dollop of Silvano’s slow sweet spicy jam.
Ingredients for 4 people
Lamb chops – 8 chops (2 each or 250g per person, organic ideally)
Sweet chilli jam – 3 tablespoons
Garlic – 1 or 2 cloves
Extra virgin olive oil – 4 teaspoons
Marinade the chops in the chilli jam, olive oil and finely chopped garlic. Make sure you massage it all into the meat, and then leave it for a good half hour or more. Fry the chops on a medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. When they are done serve them up with some minted, buttered new potatoes and some greens.
You really have so many interesting stories to tell. I’m loving it – don’t stop writing!
And here I thought you could only do vegetarian?
Great to see you guys are doing well!
Best wishes Barry
Hello Barry – thanks for the note. Long time no see, I hope all is well with you!
Jason