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January 27, 2005
Lamb Patties
Ingredients:
2 pounds lamb leg meat, trimmed of excess fat and sinew, or ground lamb
2 large green onions, minced (1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional olive oil
Directions:
Grind lamb one time through meat grinder of stand mixer according to manufacturer's instructions. Add all remaining ingredients except additional oil to the ground lamb. Using your hands, mix until ingredients are just blended.
(Make Ahead: Lamb mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Form lamb mixture into twelve 1/2-inch-thick oval patties. Add just enough oil to heavy large skillet to coat. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook patties until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with warm pita bread, hummus, taziki, feta cheese, and sliced tomatoes for a more Mediterranean flair.
Posted by Kelli Little at January 27, 2005 03:59 PM