Mains · Finnish
Karitsavati
A festive lamb platter is easily assembled using ready-cooked lamb roast. It is paired with roasted green asparagus, and the fresh green sauce is seasoned with cardamom.
Machine-translated, original language: Suomi.

Method
- 1
First, make the pickled red onion. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Add the red onions and toss. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- 2
Rinse the asparagus and trim off the woody ends. Peel the asparagus if necessary. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the asparagus for a few minutes, turning occasionally. Set aside.
- 3
Toast the pecans in the same pan, then chop them once cooled.
- 4
Purée the parsley and coriander using a hand blender or a food processor. Grate in the garlic cloves. Season the sauce with ground coriander, cardamom, chili, and salt. Add the oil, water, and lemon juice, and blend into a smooth sauce.
- 5
Spread the salad mix onto a platter and drizzle with a few spoonfuls of the sauce. Then arrange the asparagus, sliced lamb, and red onions on top. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the dish. Sprinkle with the pecans and pomegranate seeds.