Spiced Lamb Riblets

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
• ¹/₃ cup plus 1 tablespoon reserved braising liquid
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons "Harissa":http://www.chow.com/recipes/10584
• 2 medium garlic heads, skin-on, slightly smashed
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• • ½ bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken broth
  • 2 ½ pounds Denver lamb ribs (about 2 racks)
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon red chile flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried fennel seed
  • 2 teaspoons dried coriander seed
  • 2 teaspoons dried cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Heat a small, dry frying pan over medium heat. Add peppercorns, cumin, coriander, fennel, and chile flakes, and toast, swirling the pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and finely grind. Combine ground spices with salt and rub on riblets to completely coat them. P...

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