Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Jareesh 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 cooked chickpeas, drained
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil and gently fry the garlic until just golden.
2
Phase 2
Add the chickpeas, cumin, cayenne, salt, and a splash of water and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Take off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and the remaining olive oil.
4
Phase 4
Spoon into bowls, scatter with parsley, and serve warm with pickles and flatbread.