Kofta Meatballs With Sweet And Sour Cherry Sauce
These lamb meatballs are bursting with Middle Eastern flavors and are served with a sweet and tangy cherry sauce that perfectly complements the savory meat. The juicy meatballs are made with a blend of aromatic spices and cooked to perfection, then finished off with a luscious cherry sauce that adds a delightful twist to this dish. Whether you're looking for a special appetizer or a flavorful main course, these lamb meatballs with cherry sauce are sure to impress your taste buds!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- FOR THE CHERRY SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped (or 2 tablespoons diced red onion)
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 3 teaspoons honey
- splash of Brandy (optional)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- To make the Cherry Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and shallot and saute until tender. Add the cherries, honey, lemon juice, water and cinnamon and bring mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the mint.
- To make the Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground lamb, sparkling water, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper. Mix lightly to incorporate all ingredients. Form mixture into small meatballs.
- In a large frying pan over medium high, add olive oil. Add meatballs and fry, turning often to brown all over, about 5-7 minutes. You might have to cook meatballs in batches if your pan is too small. After browning all the meatballs, place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 10 minutes to cook through. Drizzle with the cherry sauce just before serving.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
8-10
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