Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Tagine Lamb Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 12 phyllo pastry sheets
- • 400g minced lamb
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground ginger
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp water
- • 500ml vegetable oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the onion until soft, add the lamb with the cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and salt, and cook until browned and dry.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the coriander and cool the filling completely.
3
Phase 3
Cut the phyllo into 8cm strips, place a spoonful of filling at the base, and fold into triangles, sealing with egg wash.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry at 180C for 2-3 minutes until deep golden.
5
Phase 5
Drain well and serve hot with harissa for dipping.