LAMB MEATBALLS WITH CUCUMBER MINT YOGURT AND COUSCOUS

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Chef Ivy Starks creation for "chef on a shoestring budget". prep does not include the 4 hour time to drain yogurt

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 45m

Yield 30 golf ball sized meat balls

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 lb ground lamb
1 cup blanched almond, toasted and ground
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup raisins, coarsely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
olive oil, for drizzling
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1 cup yogurt
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely grated
1/4 cup mint, minced
3 tablespoons lemon zest, minced
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
couscous

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk. In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, almonds, soaked bread crumbs, onion, raisins, egg, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and chili pepper flakes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle olive oil onto a sheet pan you will place the meatballs on and rub oil into the palm of both hands.
  • Form meat mixture into meatballs 1/2-inch in diameter. The recipe makes about 30 golf ball-sized meatballs.
  • Heat oven to 400, place meatballs on a baking sheet and cook about 12 minutes until heated through.
  • Yogurt sauce:.
  • Place the yogurt in a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Allow to drain at least two hours to overnight.
  • Toss the cucumber in 2 teaspoons salt and place in a sieve to drain for at least two hours.
  • Combine in a medium bowl, the yogurt, cucumber, mint, and the preserved lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm over couscous and drizzled with yogurt sauce and, parsley and sesame seeds.

Mehreen faisalahmed
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These lamb meatballs were really easy to make, and they turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I'


Abin Tamang
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The lamb meatballs were surprisingly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served them with couscous and a side of salad, and it was a perfect meal. I


umarkhan khan
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These lamb meatballs were incredible! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Phoenix NORDGAARD
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb meatballs were delicious, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I would definitely make this


Carlos Perez
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I love this recipe! The lamb meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it's always a hit. This is one of my favorite recipes to make for company.


Purity Ngereso
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These lamb meatballs were really easy to make, and they turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I'


Rabin Deula
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The lamb meatballs were surprisingly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served them with couscous and a side of salad, and it was a perfect meal. I


Ahsan Riaz
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These lamb meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Kida Yagami
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb meatballs were delicious, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I would definitely make this


agragon
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I love this recipe! The lamb meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it's always a hit. This is one of my favorite recipes to make for company.


Hussnain Ahmad
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These lamb meatballs were really easy to make, and they turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I'


Shafiq Sharif
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The lamb meatballs were surprisingly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served them with couscous and a side of salad, and it was a perfect meal. I'll


Akash Prebuddha
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb meatballs were delicious, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I would definitely make this


SM Radebe
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I love this recipe! The lamb meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it's always a hit. This is one of my favorite recipes to make for company.


Daniel Luelsseged
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These lamb meatballs were really easy to make, and they turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I'


Hassan Mirzaa
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The lamb meatballs were surprisingly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served them with couscous and a side of salad, and it was a perfect meal. I


Md Khorshed Alom
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb meatballs were perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the cucumber-mint yogurt sauce was so refreshing and flavorful. The couscous was also perfectly cooked and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tolo Thobedi
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I made these lamb meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with couscous and a side of vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I wi


Bappy mistry
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These lamb meatballs were incredibly flavorful and moist. The cucumber-mint yogurt sauce was the perfect accompaniment, adding a refreshing and tangy flavor. The couscous was light and fluffy, and soaked up the sauce perfectly. Overall, this was an e


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