XINJIANG LAMB MINI PITA POCKETS Recipe

Name: XINJIANG LAMB MINI PITA POCKETS Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: A 1/2 lb of lamb loin (or pre-sliced shabu-shabu lamb); 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried mint; 1A 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel; 1 teaspoons Hungarian paprika; A 1/2 teaspoon cayenne/chile powder, less depending on preference; A 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; A 1/2 cup watercress, daikon sprouts or any peppery micro greens; 4 mini pitas

Servings: persons

A 1/2 lb of lamb loin (or pre-sliced shabu-shabu lamb)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried mint
1A 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel
1 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
A 1/2 teaspoon cayenne/chile powder, less depending on preference
A 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
A 1/2 cup watercress, daikon sprouts or any peppery micro greens
4 mini pitas

1
Freeze the lamb for about 20 minutes so that you can slice the lamb as thin as possible (alternatively buy the pre-sliced shabu-shabu lamb meat).
2
Mix all the dried spices, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
3
Marinate lamb with the garlic and spices, for at least 20 minutes, preferably overnight.
4
Cooking the lamb: Add A 1/2 tablespoon of oil in wok or a cast iron pan over high heat till very hot, almost smoking.
5
Sear the marinated meat in 2 batches, about 3 minutes or until meat is nicely brown and caramelized.
6
Repeat with more oil for remaining meat.
7
Assembling the pockets: Cut pitas into 2.
8
Stuff pita with 2 tablespoons of spiced lamb and some micro greens.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: A 1/2 lb of lamb loin (or pre-sliced shabu-shabu lamb), 3 cloves garlic, finely minced, 1 tablespoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried mint, and more.

Yes, XINJIANG LAMB MINI PITA POCKETS Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!