Lamb With Spinach And Garlicky Tahini Sauce Recipes

LAMB WITH SPINACH SAUCE (SAAG GOSHT)

Steps:

• Heat a heavy non-stick pan over high heat. Add the lamb and 3 tablespoons of oil. Sear the meat, turning and tossing, until nicely browned all over. Transfer meat to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the onion to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onions are browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper, paprika, and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomato puree, meat, salt, and enough water to fully cover the meat, about 1 1/2 cups. Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is cooked and very tender. Fold in the spinach and garam marsala. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Make shallow slits all over lamb and insert garlic slivers into slits.
• Rub lamb with oil and rub with salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary.
• Place lamb in roasting pan on a rack.
• Roast lamb for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until temperature reaches 140 degrees when thermometer is inserted for medium rare, or longer if you like it more well done.
• You may want to check it early to ensure not to overcook.
• Remember lamb will continue to cook while it rests.
• While the lamb is roasting, combine the whole garlic cloves, 1/2 cup wine and 1/2 cup broth over medium high heat.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until garlic cloves are very soft when tested with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• When the lamb is done, remove to a platter and tent with foil.
• Add the garlic puree to the juices in the roasting pan and heat on the stove top.
• (If using a pan that is not stove top safe, combine the juices and the garlic puree in a small saucepan to heat).
• Add additional broth if needed to thin to your liking.
• Adjust the seasonings at this point if needed.
• Carve the lamb and serve with garlic sauce on the side.

SPINACH WITH TAHINI

Steps:

• Blend together garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth.
• Bring remaining 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat.
• Add spinach in handfuls, tossing with tongs, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Drain spinach in a large sieve set over a bowl, pressing to extract any excess liquid.
• Discard liquid and wipe bowl dry, then stir together spinach and tahini mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

LAMB PATTIES WITH FRIED ONIONS AND TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Put lamb in a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, some black pepper, the cumin, coriander, oregano, cinnamon, scallions, cilantro, mint and garlic. Mix well with wet hands, kneading the mixture to distribute seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the seasoning penetrates. (Alternatively, season meat and refrigerate overnight.)
• Make the sauce: In a small bowl, put tahini, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne. Stir well to dissolve the tahini. Then stir in yogurt, and mix well. Taste and add salt, to taste.
• Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high. When oil is wavy, add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are crisp and well browned, edging toward burned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Lower heat if browning too quickly. Add a little more oil, if pan looks dry. Season lightly with salt. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Light a charcoal grill for a medium hot bed of coals. (Alternatively, use a medium-hot gas or electric grill, a cast-iron pan or griddle, or a broiler.)
• With wet hands, knead lamb mixture once more, then form into 4 (8-ounce) oval patties (or 6 5-ounce patties), about 1-inch thick. Set aside until the fire is ready. Place the grill about 1 inch from the coals.
• Cook patties about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, 130 degrees. After flipping, cook until red juices appear on the top of the patties. For medium, 140 degrees, cook longer, about 5 minutes per side. In either case, let them rest on a warm plate for 5 minutes before serving, to keep in juices. They will continue cooking a bit as they rest.
• Top each burger with fried onions. Serve with tahini-yogurt sauce and warm pita, if desired.