Lamb Cake with Coco de Paimpol

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground lamb
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup coco de Paimpol beans
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground lamb, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Transfer mixture to the prepared cake pan, pressing down firmly to make an even surface.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown on top.
5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add coco de Paimpol beans and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
6. Add chicken stock and allow to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the beans are tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
7. Remove lamb cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before flipping it onto a serving platter.
8. Serve the lamb cake topped with the coco de Paimpol beans, and garnished with chopped parsley.

Verdict:

This Lamb Cake with Coco de Paimpol is a delicious and unique take on traditional lamb dishes. The combination of savory herbs and spices in the lamb cake is perfectly balanced by the sweet and nutty coco de Paimpol beans. It’s a great recipe for dinner parties or special occasions, or just to enjoy with family and friends.

Serving suggestions:

This dish can be served as a main course with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. Alternatively, it can be sliced into smaller portions and served as an appetizer or finger food.