Thursday, November 20, 2008

Moroccan Meat Loaf

Ingredients

500 grams - Ground lamb
1 large red onion – finely chopped
4 cloves garlic – finely chopped
1 red chilli – de-seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon - Ras el Hanout
1 tablespoon – olive oil
1 egg – lightly beaten
½ cup – instant oats, lightly toasted and ground
Coriander leaf

Directions –
1. Heat oil.
2. Sauté the onions, garlic and chilli till soft and translucent.
3. Add the ras el hanout and stir to prevent burning. Fry till fragrant.
4. Increase heat.
5. Add lamb and brown. Turn off heat and cool completely.

6. In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, the egg, coriander leaf and meat.
7. Mix thoroughly.
8. Press into an oiled loaf tin.
9. Bake on medium high for 45 minutes, uncovered.
10. Serve with a red cabbage coleslaw and couscous.