Chinese Roast Lamb Panini

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 -16 ounce) lamb tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 2 large pieces
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 -6 challah rolls, split (3 to 4 inches wide)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 450°f season the lamb with salt and pepper. heat a heavy, mdeium ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. add 1 tablespoon oil, then the lamb; cook, turning, until browned, about 2 minutes. transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer registers 150­, about 10 minutes. transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes; cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• 2 in a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes.
• 3 in a large bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil and soy sauce. stir in the onion and the lamb and its juices.
• 4 preheat a panini press. divide the lamb mixture evenly among the roll bottoms, then cover with the tops. working in batches if necessary, grill until browned and crisp.