Wasabi-Coated Lamb Chops

Anyone who has eaten sushi is familiar with wasabi, so-called Japanese horseradish. It is that green paste that packs a powerful, sinus-clearing punch. Wasabi is also used to make a great snack, available in Japanese food stores: peas coated in wasabi powder and roasted, perfect with drinks. Ground up, the peas make a great coating for lamb chops, replacing the traditional bread crumbs. They add texture and heat to the sweet meat.

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