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Definition
Lamb chop or lamb steak; a large cut of lamb meat.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to a cut of lamb prepared in the style of a steak, usually grilled or pan-seared. It is a common item on the menus of Hong Kong style western restaurants, often served with black pepper sauce or onion sauce.
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The lamb steak here is very tender.
Do you want to eat beef steak or lamb steak tonight?
Related words
Common phrases
pan-fried lamb steak
lamb steak with black pepper sauce
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