Name: Greek lamb patties with tabouli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tabouli; 1/4 cup burghul; 2 cup coarsely chopped parsley; 1 cup coarsely chopped mint; 3 roma tomatoes, seeded, diced; 1 red onion, chopped finely; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 600 gram lamb mince; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoon olive oil; turkish bread, to serve

Greek lamb patties with tabouli

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

15M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

Tabouli

1/4 cup burghul

2 cup coarsely chopped parsley

1 cup coarsely chopped mint

3 roma tomatoes, seeded, diced

1 red onion, chopped finely

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup lemon juice

600 gram lamb mince

1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind

2 teaspoon dried oregano

3 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoon olive oil

turkish bread, to serve

Method

1.In a large bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, egg, rind, oregano and garlic. Season to taste. Roll mixture into 8 even-sized patties. Chill for 15 minutes.

2.TABOULI: Place burghul in a large bowl. Cover with cold water. Set aside for 10-15 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Drain off excess water. fluff with a fork. Toss through herbs, tomato and onion. Add oil and juice, mixing well. Chill until required.

3.Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Cook patties in batches, for 4-5 minutes each side, until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

4.Serve lamb patties with tabouli and Turkish bread.

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