Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Ali Nazik Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 2 large aubergines
- • 400g thick strained yogurt
- • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 1 tbsp tahini
- • 300g minced lamb
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast the aubergines over an open flame until the skin blackens and the flesh collapses.
2
Phase 2
Peel the aubergines, let the flesh drain 15 minutes, then chop finely.
3
Phase 3
Fold the aubergine into the yogurt with garlic, tahini, and salt, then spread on a platter.
4
Phase 4
Sauté the minced lamb until crisp and season with black pepper.
5
Phase 5
Melt the butter with the Aleppo pepper until sizzling and fragrant.
6
Phase 6
Spoon the lamb over the aubergine base, pour the pepper butter on top, and serve warm.