Right then as its fast approaching Spring its nearly time to get the
Weber BarbQ out of winter storage so thought id knock a few recipes
up in the kitchen that will be replicated on the charcoals......
....if we get a few dry days...!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think we all Luv a Burger and these are softly spiced and slipped inside
a Pitta Bread Pocket with salad and Mint Raita.
1lb Minced Lamb
2 tsps. Schwartz Moroccan Spice Blend
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This subtle spice blend has all the flavours you need to create a tasty
burger,but you can add more flavours as you prefer.
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Place the mince in a bowl and add the spice powder,carefully mix together
but dont overwork the mincemeat or the burger pattys will break up
when cooked......
......The quantity makes 4 good sized patties,once made fridge to firm up the burger meat.
meantime knock up a cooling Cucumber Mint Raita
250ml/8fl oz natural yoghurt
½ cucumber, grated or finely chopped
large handful mint leaves, chopped
large pinch salt
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fridge to cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PITTA BREAD
Again its optional as they can be shop brought just about everywhere.
225g Strong White Bread Flour.
1 tsp salt
15g fresh yeast/7g dried yeast
140ml lukewarm water
10ml Olive Oil
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Once you've made your Dough,divide it into 100g balls ......
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Roll them out the length of a curly wurly,dont know how that got there
.....ok....I ate it !!!!!!!!!
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Pre heat your oven to 230 degrees and once hot cook your Pittas for 4 to 6 mins...or until puffed up....much longer will see them go too crisp.
Once cooled slice the Pitta open to form a pocket.
"make a salad with your favourite ingredients",and set aside.
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Cook your Lamb Burgers on a griddle/Grill till thoroughly cooked through.
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Cut the burgers to check that its cooked through and plate up......
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Create your Burger and Pitta just how you enjoy it with some crunchy
salad and a blob of Mint Raita...............MUNCH ON IN !!!!!!
"Moroccan Lamb Burgers In Pitta Bread"
"Roll on Spring/Summer"
Enjoy
Gazza