Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Madfoon Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 300g plain flour
- • 150ml warm water
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for cooking
- • 250g minced lamb
- • 1 medium onion, finely diced
- • 2 eggs, beaten
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, water, oil, and 1/2 tsp of the salt for 10 minutes into a smooth, elastic dough. Rest 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Brown the lamb with the onion, cumin, pepper, and remaining salt. Cool slightly, then stir in the beaten eggs.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each paper-thin into a large square on an oiled surface.
4
Phase 4
Spread a quarter of the filling over each sheet, fold into a square packet, and pan-fry in a lightly oiled frying pan until crisp and golden on both sides.
5
Phase 5
Cut each into squares and serve hot.