THE SUMAC-CHARRED ORBS

(Our Play on Balkan Kofta with a Turkish Twist)

THE SUMAC-CHARRED ORBS

Ingredients: 500g Lamb mince, 1 tbsp Sumac, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 Red onion (pureed), 2 cloves Garlic, Handful of fresh Parsley, 2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses, 2 tbsp Olive oil...

Ingredients

  • 500g Lamb mince
  • 1 tbsp Sumac
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Red onion (pureed)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Handful of fresh Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Cooking Method

  1. The Build Knead meat, onion, garlic, and half the sumac until tacky; shape into small spheres.
  2. The Scorch Sear the spheres in a hot pan until blackened and charred; remove.
  3. The Bloom Add remaining sumac and spices to the pan with a 20ml splash of water; the steam will release the tart oils.
  4. The Marriage Stir in pomegranate molasses; return meat and toss until the orbs are lacquered in a dark purple silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw red onion rings and extra sumac.

Cuisine: Balkan

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