Moroccan Meatballs
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
- 2 None green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped preserved lemon
- 1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning
- 1 None red chili pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- None None Hot tomato chutney, to serve
- None None FOR THE MINTED COUSCOUS
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 1 None pomegranate, seeds removed, strained
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- Combine ground lamb, chopped mint, currants, almonds, onion, preserved lemon, Moroccan seasoning and chili pepper in a large bowl. Form heaping tablespoonfuls into balls. Refrigerate 15 mins..
- For the minted couscous, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Let stand, covered, 5 mins, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork to separate grains. Stir in pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. Season.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook meatballs 6-7 mins, turning, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with couscous and chutney.
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