Moroccan Lamb Briouat
A classic Moroccan dish, these flaky briouats are filled with spiced lamb and served as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound LambGround lamb
- ●1 package Deliciously Spiced Moroccan Brik Pastry DoughThawed
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 teaspoon CuminGround
- ●1/4 teaspoon Cayenne PepperGround
- ●1/2 teaspoon SaltGround
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black PepperGround
- ●1 large EggBeaten
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Unroll the brik pastry dough and cut it into 12 squares.
- 6
Place a tablespoon of the lamb mixture in the center of each square.
- 7
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg and fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
- 8
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 9
Add the briouats to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 10
Transfer the briouats to a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crispy.
- 11
Serve warm.