7/14/2014 Pepperplate - BBQ Turkish Lamb Burgers

BBQ Turkish Lamb

Burgers
These spicy BBQ lamb burgers will go down a treat
at a barbecue; serve with Turkish
accompaniments, such as flatbreads, pickled green
chillies, natural yogurt and mixed salad.

YIELD Serves 8
CATEGORIES bbq - turkish

INGREDIENTS

1 kg good-quality minced lamb

3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium red onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
25 g fresh flatleaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
Turkish lavash or flatbreads, pickled long green chillies, natural wholemilk yogurt and a
mixed salad, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all the ingredients together (except the serving suggestions) in a large bowl and
season well. Shape into 8 even-size burgers, each about 2cm thick. Space out on a
tray, cover and chill for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
2. If you are using a charcoal barbecue, light about 30 minutes before you want to cook.
If using a gas barbecue, preheat 10 minutes beforehand.
3. Barbecue the burgers directly over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes each side or until
just cooked through.
4. Serve with Turkish bread, pickled chillies, yogurt and a mixed salad (we used
chopped cherry tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, spring onions, red chilli and mint,
dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil).Tip: Cooking temperature: direct medium
heat.

NOTES

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