Spiced Lamb Meatballs

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a pan
  2. 2Toast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a pan
  3. 3Toast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a pan
  4. 4Grind the toasted seeds together with Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper using a mortar and pestle
  5. 5Grind the toasted seeds together with Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper using a mortar and pestle
  6. 6Grind the toasted seeds together with Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper using a mortar and pestle
  7. 7Add the spice mix to the ground lamb
  8. 8Add the spice mix to the ground lamb
  9. 9Add the spice mix to the ground lamb
  10. 10Finely dice the yellow onion
  11. 11Finely dice the yellow onion
  12. 12Finely dice the yellow onion
  13. 13Finely chop the parsley
  14. 14Finely chop the parsley
  15. 15Finely chop the parsley
  16. 16Add yellow onion, chopped parsley, and baking soda to the ground lamb mixture
  17. 17Add yellow onion, chopped parsley, and baking soda to the ground lamb mixture
  18. 18Add yellow onion, chopped parsley, and baking soda to the ground lamb mixture
  19. 19Mix all the ingredients together
  20. 20Mix all the ingredients together
  21. 21Mix all the ingredients together
  22. 22Shape the mixture into small meatballs
  23. 23Shape the mixture into small meatballs
  24. 24Shape the mixture into small meatballs
  25. 25Chop the cherry tomatoes
  26. 26Chop the cherry tomatoes
  27. 27Chop the cherry tomatoes
  28. 28Dice the cucumber
  29. 29Dice the cucumber
  30. 30Dice the cucumber
  31. 31Dice the yellow onion
  32. 32Dice the yellow onion
  33. 33Dice the yellow onion
  34. 34Chop the parsley
  35. 35Chop the parsley
  36. 36Chop the parsley
  37. 37Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley in a bowl, and then add sumac and olive oil
  38. 38Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley in a bowl, and then add sumac and olive oil
  39. 39Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley in a bowl, and then add sumac and olive oil
  40. 40Mix the salad
  41. 41Mix the salad
  42. 42Mix the salad
  43. 43Heat olive oil and butter in a pan
  44. 44Heat olive oil and butter in a pan
  45. 45Heat olive oil and butter in a pan
  46. 46Add the meatballs to the pan and cook until browned
  47. 47Add the meatballs to the pan and cook until browned
  48. 48Add the meatballs to the pan and cook until browned
  49. 49Remove the meatballs from the pan
  50. 50Remove the meatballs from the pan
  51. 51Remove the meatballs from the pan
  52. 52Deglaze the pan with lemon juice
  53. 53Deglaze the pan with lemon juice
  54. 54Deglaze the pan with lemon juice
  55. 55Pour the sauce over the meatballs
  56. 56Pour the sauce over the meatballs
  57. 57Pour the sauce over the meatballs
  58. 58Spread the labneh on a plate, and top with the meatballs and salad
  59. 59Spread the labneh on a plate, and top with the meatballs and salad
  60. 60Spread the labneh on a plate, and top with the meatballs and salad
  61. 61Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges
  62. 62Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges
  63. 63Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Ingredients

  • coriander seed whole
  • coriander seed whole
  • coriander seed whole
  • ground cumin
  • ground cumin
  • ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • ground lamb
  • ground lamb
  • ground lamb
  • yellow onion
  • yellow onion
  • yellow onion
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • cherry tomatoes
  • cherry tomatoes
  • cherry tomatoes
  • cucumber
  • cucumber
  • cucumber
  • yellow onion
  • yellow onion
  • yellow onion
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • sumac
  • sumac
  • sumac
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • Içim Turkish Labne
  • Içim Turkish Labne
  • Içim Turkish Labne
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • lemon

Equipment

panmortar and pestlecutting board

Tips

  • Toast and grind coriander and cumin seeds for best results.
  • Add a pinch of baking soda to the meatball mixture for a soft and fluffy texture.