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Persian lamb puffs with spiced tomato sauce and tahini Recipe

Name: Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurants Persian Lamb Puffs With Spiced Tomato Sauce And Tahini Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 500 g Ground lamb; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Pepper; 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets; 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash); 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 400 g Canned tomatoes; 0.5 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Pepper; 1 tsp Sugar; 100 g Tahini; 2 tbs Lemon juice; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Water; 0.25 tsp Salt

Inspired by Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant

Time1h

Serves4

Indulge in our Persian lamb puffs, where tender, spiced lamb is wrapped in flaky pastry and baked to golden perfection. Served with a vibrant spiced tomato sauce that adds a zesty kick, and a drizzle of creamy tahini for a luscious finish. Each bite is a delightful fusion of flavors that transports you straight to the heart of Persia.

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Ingredients

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For the Lamb Puffs

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Ground lamb

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp white, green, and black pepper

2 sheets Puff pastry sheets

1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the Spiced Tomato Sauce

2 tbs olive oil

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

14 1/8 oz (400 g) Canned tomatoes

1/2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp white, green, and black pepper

1 tsp sugar

For the Tahini Sauce

3 1/2 oz (100 g) Tahini

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 clove Garlic, minced

2 tbs Water

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Method

Making the Lamb Filling

Cook the Lamb Mixture

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add Lamb and Spices

Add the ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in cinnamon, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the lamb is cooked through. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Assembling the Puffs

Prepare the Puff Pastry

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut into squares.

Fill and Seal

Place a spoonful of the lamb mixture in the center of each pastry square. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Egg Wash

Brush the tops of the puffs with the beaten egg. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Making the Spiced Tomato Sauce

Cook the Sauce

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Stir in canned tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Making the Tahini Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.