Minced Lamb and Apricot Briouats
Briouats are small Moroccan pastries filled here with spiced minced lamb and chopped dried apricots, then folded in thin pastry sheets and pan-fried until golden. The sweet-savory filling comes together quickly on the stovetop before wrapping. They work well as a starter or a light main alongside a simple salad.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
Ingredients
For the Minced Lamb Filling:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 cup dried apricots finely chopped
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Pastry and Assembly:
- 8 sheets phyllo pastry thawed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic until they are golden brown and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, approximately 7 minutes.
- Incorporate the chopped apricots, ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper into the lamb mixture. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 3 minutes until the apricots are tender.
Assemble the Briouats:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay a phyllo sheet on a flat surface and brush it with melted butter. Fold the sheet into thirds, forming a long strip. Place about 2 tablespoons of the lamb mixture at one end of the strip. Fold the phyllo over the filling to form a triangle, continue folding the triangle up and over itself until the end of the strip. Repeat with the remaining filling and phyllo sheets.
- Arrange the briouats on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Notes
- To add a richer flavor, try using a blend of minced lamb and beef.
- To make them more vegan-friendly, replace the lamb with minced mushrooms and nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 737kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 23gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 405mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1889IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
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