# APRICOT CARPACCIO & CRISPY LAMB

A savory-sweet and rich dish featuring crispy lamb over flattened apricots, preserved lemon aioli, Aleppo pine nuts, chives and chilies.

- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 15 dried apricots, flattened
- 1 lb shaved lamb
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup neutral oil
- 1 tbsp preserved lemon
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- Pomegranate molasses
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Chives, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup pine nuts
- 2 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 50 g unsalted butter
- Flaky salt
- Sliced sourdough, toasted, for serving

## Instructions

1. Soak the dried apricots in hot water for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
2. Pat them completely dry, then slice each one open through the middle.
3. Place the apricots between two lightly oiled sheets of parchment paper and flatten them using a tortilla press or a rolling pin.
4. Keep them between the parchment while you prepare the remaining components.
5. Melt the butter over low heat, add the Aleppo pepper, then stir in the pine nuts.
6. Cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly toasted.
7. Transfer immediately to a clean plate to stop the cooking.
8. Make the aioli by combining the whole egg, egg yolk, and neutral oil in a tall container.
9. Blend with an immersion blender until thick and creamy.
10. Add the preserved lemon and continue blending until completely smooth.
11. Transfer to a piping bag.
12. Just before serving, air fry the shaved lamb at 390°F (195°C) until deeply golden and crispy.
13. To assemble, carefully turn the flattened apricots upside down onto a serving plate.
14. Drizzle generously with pomegranate molasses and extra virgin olive oil, then season with flaky salt.
15. Scatter the hot crispy lamb over the apricots, pipe over the preserved lemon aioli, then finish with the Aleppo pine nuts, sliced red chili, and chopped chives.
16. Serve with toasted sourdough and enjoy.

## Equipment

- tortilla press
- rolling pin
- immersion blender
- piping bag
- air fryer
- clean plate

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaBEf6ptJcx/?igsh=MWdyY3JwbW5jajgxOA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b30e64c7-1126-4fd1-b000-5ec51515f440
- Extracted: 2026-06-27

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