LAMB & FETA BURGERS

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Delicately spiced morsels with a cooling yogurt dip - perfect party food. Serve with 1 cup plain yogurt mixed with 2 tbs chopped mint and salt and pepper to taste. Uncooked burgers can be frozen.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 16 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground lamb
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves stripped and chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten with a fork
7 ounces feta, cut into 16 cubes
1 tablespoon sunflower oil

Steps:

  • First make the dip by mixing together the yogurt and mint with a little seasoning, then chill until ready to serve.
  • Tip the lamb into a big bowl with the spices, chili, herbs, Worcestershire sauce and egg. Season, then get your hands in and mix well. Divide the mixture into 16.
  • Shape into burgers, pushing a cube of cheese into the centre of each and sealing inches Chill until just before your guests arrive.
  • Heat oven to 400F and heat the oil in a frying pan.
  • Fry the burgers for 1-2 mins until brown on each side, then transfer to a baking tray. Put in the oven for 15-20 mins until cooked through and piping hot.
  • Pile onto a big plate and serve with the dip on the side.

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