Filo Fingers With Lamb

(S. Maliha Sehar, Karachi)

Filo Fingers with Lamb fillings are the Moroccan style finger pastries. They are super yummy, spicy, juicy, and flavorful and are just, best to have them as Iftar snack feast.

Note: For this recipe you need Filo pastry Sheets. You can either make them at home or buy them ready made.

STEP # 1

Warm 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a pan, cook 1 chopped onion and 1 tbsp of roasted pine seeds over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

STEP # 2
 


Add lamb (400g) and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Add salt to taste, black pepper (pinch), lemon juice (1 Tbsp) and ½ cup of water. Cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

STEP # 3

Add 2 Tbsp of chopped raisins, ½ cup of Mozzarella cheese, 2 Tbsp of chopped coriander and 2 Tbsp of chopped mint leaves. Add black pepper to the meat mixture and stir until well-combined.

STEP # 4
 


 

Cut each Filo pastry sheet into 3 strips. Add a tablespoon of lamb mixture at one end side of the sheet. Fold the ends and roll to form a finger shape. Brush the ends with water to enclose.
 


 

Then brush the rolls surface with a little more olive oil and egg wash.

STEP # 5
 


Place fingers on an oven tray and bake in a 190°C hot oven for 15- 20 minutes until golden brown.

STEP # 6

Serve with green mixed salad and chilled flavored yoghurt.
 

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