Baked Phyllo Briks with Lamb

Summary

Yield
Prep Time30 minutes
CountryMorocco
Main IngredientLamb
MealEntrees

Description

This is a great Moroccan lamb dish make in the fall and winter.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb lean ground lamb
  • 1 large russet potatoe, cut in ¼ inch cubes, blanched and cooled
  • 1 large missed onion
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 T ground toasted cumin
  • 2 T ground fresh ginger
  • 2 T paprika
  • 1 T cinnamon
  • 1 t cayenne
  • 1 t saffron revived in 2t warm water
  • 0.25 c minced parsley
  • 0.25 c minced cilantro
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 lb phyllo dough
  • 1 c melted butter

Instructions

In a large skillet over high heat, saute the lamb until rendered.
Then add all the spices, onions, herbs and garlic and continue cooking until glassy
Discard the fat, add the egg and saute briefly to cook through.
Add the potatoes and cook for another few minutes to heat through.
Cool the mixture.
Season.


Cut your phyllo sheets in thirds the long way and cover with a damp cloth.
Brush butter between the sheets in pairs
Place a mound of the lamb mix on the end of the now double thick strips.
Fold the corner up into a triangle and working away from you continuing to fold triangle style, finish the pastry….just as you would fold a flag.
Brush the tops with the butter, decorate with zatar and sesame seeds and cook for 12-15 minutes in a 375 degree oven until golden brown.

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