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Shakshuka with Spinach and Lamb Meatballs

Shakshuka with Spinach and Lamb Meatballs

The recipe we originally found had no Onions in it. This dish was outstanding after we tinkered with it a little.

Ingredients:-

For the meatballs:-

400g of Minced Lamb
1/2 a Tsp Fennels Seeds
1/4 a Tsp Paprika
1/4 of a Tsp Cinnamon
1/4 of a Tsp Coriander
A Pinch Chilli Flakes
2 Tbsp of chopped fresh Parsley
Salt & Pepper to season

For the Shakshuka:-

1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
2 of Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp of Tomato Puree
1 Tbsp of Paprika
1 Tsp of Cumin
A pinch of Fennels Seeds
A Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
4 Large Eggs
225g of fresh Spinach
Salt & Pepper to season

Method:-

(1) In a medium bowl, combine spices for Lamb meatballs. Add Lamb and mix very well. Roll Lamb into small meatballs.
(2) Add 1 Tbsp oil to a large pan over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, for around 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. (Leave liquid and lamb bits in the bottom of the pan for flavour).
(3) Add another Tbsp Oil to the pan. Add the Onion and Garlic and cook 1 minute, scraping brown lamb bits off the bottom. Add tomato paste and the Spices and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
(4) Add the tin of Tomatoes and Meatballs and simmer covered over low-medium heat for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the Spinach on top and cook for another 3-4 minutes until spinach has wilted completely, stirring occasionally.
(5) When sauce has thickened slightly, crack your Eggs and gently add over tomato sauce. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes, until whites have set and yolks are still runny.
(6) Drizzle tahini over the top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

We understand that the foundation of the dish was created in North Africa in the mid-16th century, as a breakfast meal. It’s been adopted and modified by many cultures and not without good reason. We’ll certainly be doing this one again!


 

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Schnitzel Strips with Green Tahini Dip recipe, eat well on universal credit

We like to have a bit of a theme to work with. It saves me defaulting to going to the Yellow Sticker Fridge and then having agreed on a recipe making several trips to gather the other bibs & bobs.

So we’re having a pop at a series of Jewish / Kosher recipes just for fun!

Ingredients for the green tahini dip:-

1 Clove garlic, minced
½ bunch parsley, chopped
The Juice of a Lemon
½ Tsp of salt
A Jar of Tahini
Water to thin the consistency

Method:-

(1) To make the green tahini, place the garlic clove and parsley in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped.
(2) In a large bowl, combine the garlic and parsley mixture with the lemon juice, salt, tahini and water.
(3) Whisk together well.
(4) Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice.
(5) Set aside.

Ingredients for the schnitzel strips:-

2 Chicken Breasts, sliced into strips
Plain Flour Gluten free for us)
1 Tsp of Mustard powder
¼ of a Tsp of black pepper
3 Eggs
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
4 Slices of Bread (Gluten free for us), wuzzed into Breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp of Italian style Grated Cheese
2 Tsp of Sesame Seeds
½ Tsp if Paprika
½ Tsp of Garlic powder
Salt & Black pepper
Oil to fry

Method:-

(1) In 3 separate dishes combine the dredging mixes. In the first container, mix the Flour, Mustard powder, salt and Pepper. In the second, whisk together the Eggs and Dijon mustard. In the third, combine the Breadcrumbs, Grated Cheese, Sesame seeds, Paprika, Garlic powder, Salt and Pepper.
(2) Heat Oil in a deep fat fryer to 160c when you’re ready to fry the schnitzel.
(3) Dredge the first batch of chicken strips in the flour mixture and shake off as much excess flour as possible before moving the strips to the egg mixture. Allow excess egg to drip off the strips before moving them to the breadcrumb mixture.
(4) Fry the coated Chicken until it is golden brown  golden brown and cooked through in batches.
(5) Remove the strips onto the cooling rack and sprinkle with salt.

The Sesame Seeds in the batter in the Schnitzels was a really good addition. I think it might become a regular gig here! We served outs with Chips and a salad.

 

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