KOFTA MISHMISHEYA (LAMB MEATBALLS IN APRICOT SAUCE)
This is a recipe I have not yet tried. but it is from "The Book of Jewish Food" by Claudia Roden, and every single recipe I have made from that book so far has been a winner! This recipe originates in Iraq, and appeared originally in a 13th century Baghdad cookbook.
Provided by Susiecat too
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large frying pan, fry the onion in oil until golden.
- With your hands, work the meat into a paste with the dried lime, cloves, allspice, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper, and roll into walnut-sized balls.
- Add them to the pan and cook, turning them to brown all over.
- Stir in the tomato paste, add the drained apricots and the currants or raisins, and cover with water.
- Simmer about 25 minutes.
- Crush the apricots a bit with a fork, add lemon juice and sugar and a little salt and pepper, and simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
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Kilwake
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb and apricot sauce.
Yeamin Munna
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Munirmunna Munirmunna
[email protected]This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The meatballs were delicious and the apricot sauce was amazing.
PinkWolfJ
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.
Chace Bohli
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the apricot sauce was delicious.
Reng Ellesse
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Elsa Hernandez
[email protected]I substituted ground beef for the lamb and it turned out great! The meatballs were still tender and flavorful.
LUCERO DUARTE
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the apricot sauce was the perfect accompaniment.
Arnie S
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the meatballs and the apricot sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Shawais Qureshi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the apricot sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
yyeriim
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out amazing. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Daniel Owam
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible! The combination of the sweet apricots and the savory lamb was perfect.
Ojo Miracle
[email protected]This lamb Kofta Mishmisheya dish was an absolute delight! The meatballs were tender and juicy, while the apricot sauce added a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complemented the lamb.