curried american lamb and peas in phyllo
curried american lamb and peas in phyllo
curried american lamb and peas in phyllo

Curried American Lamb and Peas in Phyllo

    

February 6, 2016

This spiced lamb appetizer in crunchy phyllo cups is courtesy of Executive Sous Chef Joe Alfano in Orlando, Florida. It is a sure crowd-pleaser.

  • Prep: 45 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 250 appetizer servings

Ingredients

10 lbs ground American lamb

2 large yellow onions, diced

1 tbsp chopped garlic

1 tsp minced fresh ginger

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, and finely chopped

3 tbsp extra-virgin live oil

2 tsp turmeric

2 tsp garam masala

White pepper

2 tbsp kosher salt

2 tbsp cornstarch

3/4 cup water or chicken stock

18 frozen young peas

48 oz. plain yogurt (about 5½ cups)

3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves

250 mini phyllo cups (available in the frozen section of most grocery stores, or at room temperature in the bread aisle)

Finely chopped scallions (green onions), as needed, for garnish

Directions

Recipe provided by the American Lamb Board; Image provided by Catersource.

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