Lamb Patties With Harissa

Ingredients

SAUCE

• 12 jalapeno peppers
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup olive oil

PATTIES

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons onions, grated
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 1/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Cut off stems of jalapenos. Cut each jalapeno in half and remove seeds. Chop coarsely.

2. 2

   Put jalapenos, garlic, caraway seeds, 1/4 tsp cumin, coriander and 1/2 cup olive oil in a food processor and blend to a fine liquid texture. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine lamb, 2 tbls garlic, onion, parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp cumin, black pepper and salt. Mix thoroughly by hand.

4. 4

   Shape into 8 equal patties.

5. 5

   Heat 1 tbls. olive oil in a large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook about 3 minutes on each side.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Serve with a dollop of room temperature harissa sauce.