MIDDLE EASTERN SESAME LAMB MEATBALLS WITH MINTED YOGURT DIP
Steps:
- To make the meatballs:
- In a small non-stick skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in mint, salt, allspice, and cinnamon. Add lamb, bread crumbs, egg, and currants and combine well. Form level tablespoons of lamb mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs, arranging on a tray as formed.
- In a small bowl roll half of meatballs, 1 at a time, in black sesame seeds until coated, transferring to a rack set in a shallow baking pan. Coat remaining meatballs with white sesame seeds in same manner, transferring to rack. Meatballs may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered loosely.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Bake meatballs in upper third of oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and just cooked through.
- To make the yogurt dip:
- In a fine sieve set over a bowl drain yogurt, covered and chilled, 3 hours. Discard whey in bowl and transfer yogurt cheese to bowl. Yogurt cheese may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
- Into yogurt cheese stir mint and salt. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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Brandon Myers
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the minted yogurt dip is so refreshing. I've made this dish for my friends and family several times and it's always a hit.
Godstime Black
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
gilbert rubio
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so flavorful and the minted yogurt dip is the perfect complement. I've already made this dish twice and I'll definitely be making it again.
Lubwama Musa
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the minted yogurt dip helped to add some moisture. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would probably add some more liquid to the meatballs next time.
Gopal Lama
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the minted yogurt dip. I'll definitely be making this again.
Marisa Armijo
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I served them with pita bread and hummus and it was a delicious meal.
Jason Ceasar
[email protected]5 stars! I love this recipe. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the minted yogurt dip is so refreshing. I've made this dish for my friends and family several times and it's always a hit.
Nancy Hunter
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the minted yogurt dip was a great addition.
Kyleigh Hogan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
Shefa Iove
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but the minted yogurt dip helped to cool them down. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would probably reduce the amount of chili powder next time.
Dustin C bentley
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are so flavorful and the minted yogurt dip is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Javaid Zulfiqar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the meatballs.
Haris Bilal
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The minted yogurt dip was the perfect complement.
Babul Khatrio
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the meatballs and the minted yogurt dip. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Osam Sabir
[email protected]I absolutely loved this recipe! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the minted yogurt dip was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Swaburu
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the minted yogurt dip helped to balance it out. Overall, it was a good dish, but I might try adding some more moisture to the meatballs next time.
Amie F
[email protected]5 stars! The meatballs were easy to make and cooked perfectly. The minted yogurt dip was a great addition that really brought the dish together.
TURYASINGURA HILDAH
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but these meatballs were incredibly tender and flavorful. The sesame crust added a nice nutty flavor and the minted yogurt dip was the perfect complement.
Sobur Gazi
[email protected]This lamb meatball dish is a delightful journey into the flavors of the Middle East. The zesty combination of spices and herbs in the meatballs, complemented by the cooling minted yogurt dip, creates a tantalizing taste experience.