Lamb Naan Sliders Recipe
Make Lamb Naan Sliders Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Lamb Filling
Pickled Red Onion
Yogurt Sauce
Assembly & Naan
Method
Lamb Filling
- 1
Prep aromatics
Finely chop 1/2 cup yellow onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, and grate 1 tsp fresh ginger. Measure spices and herbs so they are ready.
- 2
Cook onions
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
- 3
Brown lamb
Increase heat to medium-high, add 1 pound ground lamb to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until it starts to brown, about 6–8 minutes.
- 4
Add aromatics & spices
Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- 5
Add tomato paste & yogurt
Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt to enrich the mixture and keep it moist. Cook 1–2 minutes until blended and the paste darkens slightly.
- 6
Finish & herb
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Keep warm.
Pickled Red Onion
- 7
Place 1 cup thinly sliced red onion in a small bowl or jar. In a separate cup, combine 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour the pickling liquid over the onions, press them down so they are submerged, and let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to quick-pickle. Drain before using.
Yogurt Sauce
- 8
Whisk together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust acidity or salt as desired. Refrigerate until assembly.
Assembly & Toasting Naan
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Assemble sliders
Spread about 1 teaspoon of the yogurt sauce onto each naan base. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the warm lamb mixture onto each naan. Top with a few pieces of pickled red onion, a small handful of microgreens or baby arugula (about 1 tablespoon), and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves.
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