LAMB MEATBALLS WITH BARBERRIES, YOGURT & HERBS

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LAMB MEATBALLS WITH BARBERRIES, YOGURT & HERBS image

Categories     Lamb

Yield 30 small meatballs 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-2/3 lb minced lamb
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
2/3 oz parsley, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
¾ tsp ground allspice
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbs barberries or roughly chopped cranberries or sour cherries
1 large egg
Salt and black pepper
6 1/2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 1/2 lb large shallots, peeled
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp white wine
2 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tsp sugar
5 oz dried figs
scant 1 cup Greek yogurt or Trader Joe European style
3 tbsp mixed soft herbs (such as mint, coriander, dill or tarragon), torn roughly
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, put the lamb, onions, parsley, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, sour cherries, egg, half a teaspoon of black pepper and a teaspoon of salt. Mix with your hands and roll into rounds about the size of a golf ball. Heat one-third of the oil in a large, heavy-based pot for which you have a tight-fitting lid. Over medium heat, cook the meatballs a few at a time, turning them around for a few minutes on medium heat, until they color all over. Remove from the pot and set aside. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Wipe the pot clean and add the remaining oil. Add the whole peeled shallots and cook them over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden-brown all over. Pour in the wine, leave it to bubble for a minute or two, then add the stock, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and some salt and pepper. Arrange the figs and browned meatballs around and about the shallots; the meatballs need to be almost submerged in liquid. Bring to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to very low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another hour, until the sauce has reduced and intensified in flavor. Taste and season as needed. Transfer to a large, deep serving dish. Whisk the yogurt, pour on top, sprinkle with herbs and serve.

Zahid Uttra
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Not bad!


jane nyambura
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These meatballs were delicious! The lamb was juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


annafia jahan
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Overall, these meatballs were a good dish. They were easy to make and the flavors were well-balanced. However, I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Hendrick Royal
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These meatballs were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Fathima Riha
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably use less chili powder next time.


Rosyshah Sudi
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I would definitely make these again. They were easy to make and tasted great.


Nur Hossain
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Umar Habbane
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Delicious!


ilyas
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These meatballs were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Lithma Nandipala
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the yogurt sauce helped to balance it out. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Muddassir Ali
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The yogurt sauce was a great addition and really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making these again!


Brandon Roberts
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly delicious. The barberries and herbs added a nice tartness and brightness to the dish. I would definitely make these again.


Adrianna S
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These lamb meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.