Spiced Lamb Cigars With Lemon Tahini Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, mix ground lamb with spices, garlic, and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
• STEP 2.Take a sheet of phyllo pastry and brush it with melted butter. Place a spoonful of the lamb mixture at one end of the pastry sheet.
• STEP 3.Fold the sides of the pastry over the filling and roll it up tightly, like a cigar. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets and lamb mixture.
• STEP 4.Place the lamb cigars on a baking sheet and brush them with melted butter. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
• STEP 5.While the lamb cigars are baking, prepare the lemon tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water until smooth and creamy.
• STEP 6.Serve the spiced lamb cigars hot with the lemon tahini sauce for dipping.
• STEP 7.Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to brush each layer of phyllo pastry with melted butter to ensure a crispy and golden crust.
• You can prepare the lamb cigars in advance and refrigerate them until ready to bake. Just brush them with melted butter before baking.
• If you don't have ground lamb, you can substitute it with ground beef or chicken.
• Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. Add more or less depending on how spicy you like it.
• The lemon tahini sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover lamb cigars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the cigars on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the lamb cigars as an appetizer or snack at parties, gatherings, or as a delicious addition to a Middle Eastern-inspired meal.