Open Face Lamb Burgers With Pistachio Apricot Relish Food

OPEN-FACE LAMB BURGERS WITH PISTACHIO-APRICOT RELISH

Steps:

• Place ground lamb in large bowl; sprinkle 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt evenly over. Gently mix in salt and shape meat into 6 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick. DO AHEAD Patties can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Arrange on baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate.
• Mix apricots and next 6 ingredients in medium bowl; season with salt. Mix chopped pistachios and mint into relish.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place burgers on grill. Place bread slices at edges to toast. Cook burgers to desired doneness and until slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side for mediumrare. Transfer bread to plates. Top each with burger. Spoon relish atop burgers.

APRICOT GLAZED LAMB CHOPS WITH PISTACHIO AND SUMAC

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat using the direct heat method.
• Whisk together the jam, vinegar, mint, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the chops with oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the chops on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Flip over, brush with glaze and continue cooking until cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 3 minutes longer, brushing with more of the glaze.
• Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the pistachios, sumac and parsley leaves.

FIVE SPICE LAMB BURGERS WITH PICKLED CUCUMBER RELISH AND FIVE SPICE AIOLI

Steps:

• For the aioli:
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and five-spice powder. Refrigerate the aioli until ready to use.
• For the relish:
• In a saute pan over medium-high heat, toast the coriander seeds until fragrant. Drizzle in the vegetable oil, add the red onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent. Stir in the chile and white wine vinegar, and then sprinkle over the sugar, stirring until it dissolves.
• Add the cucumber to the pan, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, and reduce slightly, achieving a light glaze consistency. Season the relish with salt, and let the mixture cool.
• Just before serving the relish, stir in the mint, and season with salt, to taste.
• For the burgers:
• Put the ground lamb, shallot, fresh ginger, garlic, egg yolk, and five-spice powder in a bowl, and mix well. Season the mixture with salt, and black pepper. Divide and shape the lamb mixture into 4 (8-ounce) burger patties. Place the patties in the refrigerator for 1 hour, to allow the flavors to infuse.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Grill the lamb patties until they are seared on both sides, and cooked through. Remove the patties from the grill, and set aside. Place the buns on the grill, cut-side down, and toast until golden.
• Put the lamb patties on the toasted buns, slathered with the Five-Spice Aioli, Pickled Cucumber Relish, and sliced tomato.

AUSSIE LAMB BURGERS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• To make the burgers:.
• Combine the ground lamb, shallot, capers, basil and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide mixture into four burgers. Spread cornmeal(or flour) over a plate and press burgers into the mixture to coat. Preheata barbeque(or broiler) and brush with oil. Cook the burgers over a medium high heat for 6-7 minutes each side or until cooked as desired.
• To make the relish:.
• Place the tomatoes and onion into a preheated saute pan with the olive oil. Cook for 5 minutes. Add sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and let cool. Grill the buns(or broil), cut side down, until lightly toasted. Spread with goat cheese and top with the burgers. Serve with the tomato relish. Enjoy!