America's Best Recipes/1989

Egyptian Lamb Delight with Mint Sauce

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 Mint Sauce 1-3/4 cups


INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground lamb 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs 2 tespoons salt
2 tespoons dried whole marjoram 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme 1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 medim-size green pepper, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups hot cooked rice MINT SAUCE: 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons water
2 cups plain yogurt 2 teaspoons mint flakes 1/2 teapsoon garlic powder



1 Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Shape mixture into 48 (1-inch) balls; dip in beaten egg, and saute in hot oil in a large skillet until lightly browned. Arrange meatballs over rice on a serving platter. Serve with Mint Sauce.
2 Combine cornstarch and water in a small saucepan, and stir well. Add yogurt; bring to a boil over low heat. Cook until mixture is slightly thickened, stirring gently. Stir in mint flakes and garlic powder.

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