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Lamburghinis with Barberry and Pistachio Relish

Name: Lamburghinis with Barberry and Pistachio Relish
Ingredients: 30g/1 ounce barberries or cranberries; 3 tablespoons verjuice or cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; Pinch of cinnamon; 10g/1/4 ounces pistachio, roughly chopped; 400g/ 14 ounces minced lamb; 1 medium chili, finely sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 handful coriander leaves, finely chopped; 6 iceberg or round lettuce leaves

These lamb koftes are as glamorous as they are delicious

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Lamburghinis with Barberry and Pistachio Relish

These lamb koftes are as glamorous as they are delicious

Supplies

30g/1 ounce barberries or cranberries
3 tablespoons verjuice or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of cinnamon
10g/1/4 ounces pistachio, roughly chopped
400g/ 14 ounces minced lamb
1 medium chili, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1 handful coriander leaves, finely chopped
6 iceberg or round lettuce leaves

Steps

Soak the barberries in twice their volume of water for about 10 minutes. Drain and remove the stems. Place a heavy based saucepan on medium heat, add the barberries or cranberries, if using, sugar, verjuice or cider vinegar, if using, and cinnamon. Mix well, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, till just syrupy but not completely set. Remove from heat, mix in the pistachios and allow to cool. Transfer to a serving plate, cover and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb, chili, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, pomegranate molasses, coriander, salt and pepper mixing well till all incorporated. Pinch off a very small portion for testing and shape into a patty. Add a small frying pan to medium heat, drizzle a tablespoon of oil and fry the patty about 2-3 minutes on each side. Once cooked, allow to cool a couple of minutes then taste. Adjust seasoning accordingly, cover and set aside in fridge overnight. Bring to room temperature (about 1 hour) before grilling. Shape the meat into 6 individual patties. Pre-heat grill or start BBQ and grill about 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on how much you prefer them cooked. Alternatively, you can cook them in a griddle pan or saute pan over medium-high heat on the stove top for a couple of minutes each side. Serve each burger on a lettuce leave topped with the barberry-pistachio relish.