Ditch the Christmas ham this Yuletide and try your hand at these holiday recipes (plus a cocktail!) created by some of Hong Kong’s most creative Chinese chefs. Introducing Asian flavours into a decidedly Western holiday, the dishes are designed to be the centrepiece of any Christmas dinner
GRAND MAJESTIC SICHUAN
Recipe by chef Theign Phan
“When I think of Christmas, there’s always a whole roast—be it lamb or beef—so I thought of adding a Sichuan twist with a special spice rub. Lamb can be quite gamey and fatty, so I decided on a side of cucumber and coriander salad. The dressing [is inspired by] the pickled chilli used in Sichuan cooking: the flavour profile is slightly spicy and tart, which helps to cut through the fat.”
Sichuan-spiced rack of lamb with pickled chilli cucumber and coriander salad (Serves 4)
