Mediterranean Lamb Cakes with Salsa Verde Recipes

Ingredients :

500g / 1 lb lean minced lamb

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp chopped pitted olives

1 tbsp chopped basil

finely grated rind of 1 lemon

1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted and chopped

1 egg white

green salad, to serve

Salsa verde:

3 tbsp chopped parsley

2 tbsp chopped mint

1 tbsp chopped chives

4 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp chopped capers

3 garlic cloves, crushed

4 tbsp lemon juice

1 small onion, chopped

1 ripe avocado, peeled, stoned and chopped

dash of Tabasco sauce

sea salt and pepper

Method :

Place the lamb, garlic, Parmesan, olives, basil, lemon rind, pine nuts and egg white in a bowl and mix well with a fork. Shape with wet hands into 8 even-sized patties. Mix together all the salsa ingredients in a bowl. For a smooth salsa, process the ingredients in the blender or food processor. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick frying pan. Put on the lamb cakes and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until charred and firm. Serve with the salsa and a green salad.

Makes 4

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