Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Freekeh Soup Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 400g lamb shoulder, cubed
- • 1 cup cracked freekeh, rinsed and drained
- • 1 onion, finely diced
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 6 cups chicken stock
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Brown the lamb cubes in the butter in a heavy pot, then set aside.
2
Phase 2
Cook the onion in the same pot until translucent.
3
Phase 3
Return the lamb with the stock and simmer covered for 45 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the freekeh, cumin, cinnamon, and salt.
5
Phase 5
Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the freekeh is tender and the soup thickens.
6
Phase 6
Ladle into bowls, scatter with parsley, and serve hot with pita.