Ground Lamb and Potato “Chops” with Sambal Oelek from Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food by Nik Sha

Ingredients

• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 lb [910 g] russet potatoes
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup [140 g] minced red onion
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• One 1 in [2.5 cm] piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 lb [455 g] ground lamb
• 1½ tsp fine sea salt
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup [60 ml] vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1½ Tbsp sambal oelek
• 2 cups [280 g] dry bread crumbs