Turmeric Crusted Rib Chop with Thai Yellow Curry Sauce

This turmeric-crusted rib chop with our Yellow Curry Sauce is a bold, flavorful dish that brings together rich, savory meat and warm Thai-inspired spices. The rib chop is coated with aromatic turmeric and seared to create a golden, flavorful crust, while remaining tender and juicy inside.

Finished with our authentic Yellow Curry Sauce, the dish delivers a balanced combination of creamy, savory, and gently spiced flavors. Elegant yet easy to prepare, it’s perfect for a special dinner at home or an elevated weeknight meal.

Author

Watcharee Limanon

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Dinner

Cuisine

Thai

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup WATCHAREE’S Thai yellow curry sauce
• 4 pcs of lamb chops
• 3-4 tbs rice bran oil (or healthy oil of your choice)
• 2 heads of garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 small piece of ginger (about ½”), peeled
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp yellow curry powder
• A pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp black peppercorn

Directions

1. Put the garlic cloves, ginger, sea salt and black pepper corns into a mortar and pound with pestle into a rough paste.
2. Mix in the oil, turmeric and yellow curry powder to create rub mixture.
3. Rub rib chops with the mixture.
4. Set an air fryer at 400°F.
5. Arrange rib chops in the air fryer basket.
6. Air fry for 10-15 minutes.
7. Check the rib chops to ensure the level of doneness to your taste.
8. Remove from the air fryer and cover loosely with foil.
9. Set aside for a few minutes before serving.
10. Alternatively, heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
11. Sear rib chops for about 3-4 minutes each or until well browned.
12. The crust should be cooked and lamb chops should be pink (medium-rare) in the middle.
13. Heat the Thai yellow curry sauce in a saucepan.
14. Bring to a boil.
15. Remove and serve the sauce on the side with the rib chops.
16. Brown rice or wild rice and fresh salad pair well with this dish.
17. Enjoy!