Middle Eastern Kibbeh Pitas |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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For World Tour II-Middle East I thought these pita sandwiches sounded interesting. Recipe source: Sticks & Skewers Ingredients:
2 onions, quartered |
3 ounces parsley, stems removed |
2 1/2 cups ground lamb |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon saffron |
sea salt or kosher salt |
pepper |
pita bread |
red onion, sliced |
green salad greens |
hummus |
plain yogurt |
1 teaspoon dried mint (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, chop onions, pulsing until grated. Add parsley and chop again, using on/off turns.
2. Add ground lamb (ground beef can be substituted) along with cinnamon, saffron, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined and mixture is a smooth paste.
3. Using metal skewers, taking a ball of approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture, place on skewer, press it along the skewer to make an oval of approximately 4-inches long. (It is easiest if you use a grilling rack in case mixture falls off). Repeat with remaining meat mixture.
4. Preheat grill or broiler.
5. Grill skewers for 2 minutes on each side or until crisp on the outside.
6. To serve: on a large serving platter, place warmed pita breads, onion slices, salad greens, hummus and yogurt mixed with mint (if using) and meat. Fill pitas with choice of accompaniments.
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