Lemon Pine Nut Lamb Patties Recipes

LEMON & PINE NUT LAMB PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine the lamb mince, pine nuts, mint, lemon rind, cumin and egg in a large bowl, and mix until well-combined. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into 6cm (just over 2 inch) patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
• Preheat a BBQ plate on medium, lightly spray the patties with olive oil, cook on the BBQ plate for 5-6 minutes, each side or until they are cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil, to keep warm.
• To make the Tabouli: Place the burghul in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Then use a fork to separate the grains of burghul; add the tomatoes, mint, parsley and shallots, and stir well until all the ingredients are combined.
• To serve: Divide the tabouli among the serving plates, top with the patties and babaghannoush, and serve with lemon wedges.

SPICED MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB PATTIES WITH PITA AND YOGURT

Steps:

• For the sauce:
• In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the patties and pita:
• In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm
• Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
• Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
• Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.

THE FOUR SEASONS CHOPPED LAMB STEAK WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Combine the lamb, pine nuts, curry powder, coriander, salt to taste and paprika in a mixing bowl.
• Start blending, gradually adding the ice water. Take care not to overwork the mixture or it will become pastelike and toughen when cooked.
• Divide the mixture into four portions of equal weight. Shape each portion into a five-inch-long, egg-shaped patty.
• Place the patties on a plate. Cover and let chill for two hours before cooking. This will bring out the flavor and set the shape.
• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Place the patties under the broiler. Cook five minutes on one side for rare. Turn and cook five minutes on the other side. Cook longer on each side if more well-done meat is desired. Serve with chutney.