THE ZA'ATAR REEF ORBS

(Our Play on Mititei with a Levantine Heart)

THE ZA'ATAR REEF ORBS

Ingredients: 600g Beef and Lamb mince mix, 2 tbsp Za'atar, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Salt, 4 cloves Garlic (pureed), 1 tsp Baking soda, 50ml Cold Sparkling water, 1 tbsp Tahini...

Ingredients

  • 600g Beef and Lamb mince mix
  • 2 tbsp Za'atar
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 cloves Garlic (pureed)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 50ml Cold Sparkling water
  • 1 tbsp Tahini

Cooking Method

  1. The Build Knead meat with garlic, baking soda, and half the za'atar until tacky.
  2. The Bloom Slowly fold in sparkling water and tahini; the bubbles will release the herbal oils into the meat.
  3. The Rest Chill for 6 hours.
  4. The Scorch Form small cylinders; grill on white-hot heat until rock-hard charred.
  5. The Final Flourish Roll the hot orbs in the remaining raw za'atar; serve with raw lemon.

Cuisine: Balkan

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