Sour Cherry Lamb Lettuce Parcels

Ingredients

• Ground lamb500 g
• Olive oil2 tbsp
• Yellow onion, finely diced1 medium
• Garlic, minced3 cloves
• Ground allspice1 tsp
• Ground cumin1 tsp
• Sour cherries, pitted1 cup
• Plain yogurt3/4 cup
• Mint, chopped1/4 cup
• Butter lettuce leaves12 large leaves

Method

1. 1Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onion until softened.
2. 2Add the lamb, garlic, allspice, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until browned and crumbly.
3. 3Stir in the sour cherries and cook just until they burst and glaze the meat.
4. 4Mix the yogurt with half the mint and a pinch of salt.
5. 5Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter and spoon the lamb mixture into each leaf.
6. 6Top with the mint yogurt and the remaining mint, then serve immediately.

Tips

• If the cherries are very tart, add a small pinch of sugar to balance the filling.
• Keep the lettuce cold and dry so the parcels stay crisp.
• A spoonful of crushed cucumber on top adds extra freshness.

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