Middle Eastern Sesame Lamb Meatballs with Minted Yogurt Dip Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Sesame Lamb Meatballs with Minted Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup minced onion; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; a pinch cinnamon; 1 pound ground lamb (10% fat); 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; 1 large egg, beaten lightly; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 1/4 cup black sesame seeds*; 1/4 cup white sesame seeds, toasted lightly; Accompaniment:; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; *available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops and supermarkets

Servings: persons

1/3 cup minced onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
a pinch cinnamon
1 pound ground lamb (10% fat)
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten lightly
2 tablespoons dried currants
1/4 cup black sesame seeds*
1/4 cup white sesame seeds, toasted lightly
Accompaniment:
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
*available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops and supermarkets

1
In a small non-stick skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
2
Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in mint, salt, allspice, and cinnamon.
3
Add lamb, bread crumbs, egg, and currants and combine well.
4
Form level tablespoons of lamb mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs, arranging on a tray as formed.
5
In a small bowl roll half of meatballs, 1 at a time, in black sesame seeds until coated, transferring to a rack set in a shallow baking pan.
6
Coat remaining meatballs with white sesame seeds in same manner, transferring to rack.
7
Meatballs may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered loosely.
8
Preheat oven to 450F.
9
Bake meatballs in upper third of oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and just cooked through.
10
In a fine sieve set over a bowl drain yogurt, covered and chilled, 3 hours.
11
Discard whey in bowl and transfer yogurt cheese to bowl.
12
Yogurt cheese may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
13
Into yogurt cheese stir mint and salt.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup minced onion, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Sesame Lamb Meatballs with Minted Yogurt Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Middle Eastern Sesame Lamb Meatballs with Minted Yogurt Dip

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