Description
In the midst of the traditional kebabs and curries, this crisp, simple Middle Eastern tart is a great pastry tart for something light to add to the spread.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ½ lb lean ground lamb (may substitute beef)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Pinch of dried chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mint, plus extra leaves to serve
- Salt to taste
- 4 sheets fresh phyllo pastry
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped
- ½ teaspoon sumac
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup homemade hummus, you may substitute with store bought hummus
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add ketchup and half the garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- Add minced meat, coriander, chilli flakes and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Cook, stirring, about 5-6 minutes until browned all over.
- Stir 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon mint.
- Season with salt. Taste and adjust seasoning per taste.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly grease a 13 3/4in x 4 1/2in x 1in high Removable bottom tart pan.
- Brush 1 phyllo sheet with olive oil, covering the remaining phyllo with a tea towel while you work. Top with another phyllo sheet and brush with olive oil. Repeat with remaining phyllo and oil, then use it to line the tart pan.
- Prick the base with a fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until pastry is crisp and lightly golden. Cool slightly and push the centre of the pastry down.
- In the meantime, combine tomato, sumac, onion and parsley in a bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons mint. Season with salt and set aside.
- Spread center of the pastry shell with hummus.
- Then, sprinkle the cooked minced meat. Bake for 3-4 minutes to warm through.
- Remove from oven and top with tomato, parsley mixture and extra mint leaves before serving.
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern