Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Lamb Burgers with Mint and Preserved Lemon


Take 1 lb ground grass-fed lamb
Mix in ~3/4 T Ras-el-hanout spice blend
Mix in ~1 T za’atar (no thyme in mine, in spite of the name, so just sumac and sesame seeds)
Mix in 1 beaten egg
Form patties and cook
Remove to plates
Tent with foil to keep warm
Add broth to lamb pan (1/4 cup per person)
Add sherry to lamb pan (1/2 T per person)
Reduce to half its volume while whisking briskly
Pour over burgers
Top with sauce (this will probably taste better tomorrow, so make it ahead; I’ll revise this if fresh tastes better):
¼ cup sour cream per person
½ pack mint (about 3/8 oz) per person, minced finely
½ tsp dried thyme per person, crushed gently
2 small slices preserved lemon per person, minced finely
VARIATIONS:
Use Baharat blend instead
Use preserved mandarin orange with baharat?
Use Jerk blend instead
Use preserved lime with jerk?
      Optional ACCOMPANIMENTS:
                  Fresh tomatoes, sliced or diced
                  Avocado with fresh lemon squeezed over
                  Side salad in a light vinaigrette

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