Lebanese Lamb Pies | This Week's Yummies

Hello again everyone, sorry for the late post, however, it's worth it, as I am back with a recipe that I am sure you are going to love, so get your chef hat at the ready!

To make the dough, you will need:
514g self rising flour + additional more for rolling dough
3 teaspoon quick-rising active dry yeast
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon sugar
177ml vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
236ml warm water
To make the filling, you will need:
2 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1 large onion, chopped
3 tomatoes, diced
453g minced lamb
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon all spice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sumac powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1. Firstly, mix together the flour, yeast, salt and sugar together in a large bowl
2. Then create a well in the middle of the bowl, and add the eggs and oil
3. Stir the mixture, as you add the water
4. Once the mixture has come together, lay it out onto a surface, the mixture should not be dry
5. Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes
6. Place the dough back into the bowl and loosely over it with cling film
7. Allow the dough to rise in a warm area, as you make the filling
   
   

   

   
   

   

   Create a well in the centre of the bowl
   

   
   

8. To make the filling, Heat the ghee in a pan. Make sure it is really hot when you add the onion. Sauté the onion until it is translucent.
9. Add the lamb mince, and cook it until it becomes brown. Then add the tomatoes. Cook them until they shrivelled, and the liquid evaporates, on a high heat.
10. Add the spices, salt, pepper, parsley and lemon juice.
11. Let it cool

12. Uncover the dough

13. Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll them out so they are thin.

14. Place some of the filling into the middle of the dough.

Pinch the dough and pull it inwards, to form a triangle shape.

15. Pinch the sides if the dough shut.

Prepare a salad on the side, using a cucumber, tomatoes, some lettuce, and colourful peppers!

Now you admire, but not for too long, so you can enjoy!

What To Drink?

For this dish, I recommend the lemon & mint 'Posh Squash' from  the Breckland Orchard, as it is so delicious, and onto of that, it will freshen your breath afterwards! How convenient.

*Photo Credits to: http://www.littlespicejar.com

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