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Baked phyllo lamb triangles

Source of Recipe

Internet


Recipe Introduction

2007 3rd place appearance: 35/40; texture: 19/20; flavor: 36/40 (interesting spices- very flavorful)

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List of Ingredients

¾ lb. ground lamb
1 pinch crushed red pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
2 T fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 T fresh coriander
2 T butter
1 egg
2 tsp cumin
½ t ginger
½ t paprika
½ t cinnamon
1 pinch saffron threads, soaked in a little water
½ package phyllo dough
melted butter



Recipe



1. Saute lamb until pink. Drain fat.
2. Add onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, paprika, cinnamon crushed red pepper, saffron, parsley, coriander to meat in a frying pan and cook over a medium heat, uncovered and stirring occasionally.
3. Cook for about 6 minutes, or until the moisture has partially cooked
4. Add the egg and continue to stir for about 1 minute, or until it is cooked.
5. Preheat the oven to 375F.
6. Cut 3 inch wide strips of phyllo dough.
7. Brush 1 strip with melted butter and place another one on top. Brush with the butter and place a heaped teaspoon of filling at one end.
8. Fold the corner in to make a triangle. Fold along the line as you would in folding a flag. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling.
9. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, until golden.
10. Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.