Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Mandhi Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 250g plain flour
- • 120ml warm water
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 1 litre for frying
- • 250g minced lamb
- • 1 small onion, finely grated
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, water, 2 tbsp oil, and 1/2 tsp of the salt into a smooth dough. Rest 30 minutes under a damp towel.
2
Phase 2
Fry the lamb and grated onion over high heat until browned, about 6 minutes. Season with the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and remaining salt, then cool.
3
Phase 3
Roll the dough thin, cut 8cm circles, and fold each around a spoonful of filling into crescents. Press the edges with a fork to seal.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry at 180C until deep golden, about 3 minutes per batch.
5
Phase 5
Drain and serve hot with zhug on the side.