How to make Turkish Lamb Wraps
To make Turkish Lamb Wraps, you will need the following ingredients:
- 500g lamb shoulder, thinly sliced
- 4 large flatbreads or tortillas
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Handful of fresh mint leaves
- Handful of fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Here's how to prepare the lamb wraps:
1. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add the sliced lamb to the bowl and toss it in the marinade until evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated lamb slices and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Warm the flatbreads or tortillas in a separate pan or on a griddle until slightly toasted.
5. Assemble the wraps by placing a few slices of cooked lamb onto each flatbread or tortilla. Top with cucumber slices, tomato slices, red onion slices, mint leaves, and parsley leaves.
6. Drizzle some olive oil over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Fold the flatbread or tortilla tightly, securing the fillings.
8. Serve the Turkish Lamb Wraps immediately, or you can wrap them in foil to keep them warm.
9. Enjoy your delicious Turkish Lamb Wraps! You can serve them as is or with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Sure! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make Turkish lamb wraps:
Step 1: Marinate the lamb
- In a bowl, mix together 500 grams of lamb shoulder or leg meat (cut into thin strips), 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the lamb marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Step 2: Prepare the yogurt sauce
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of plain yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the lamb
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated lamb and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4: Prepare the wrap ingredients
- Gather your desired wrap fillings such as thinly sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lettuce, and fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Warm up some flatbread or tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Step 5: Assemble the wraps
- Lay a piece of flatbread or tortilla on a clean surface.
- Spread a spoonful of the yogurt sauce onto the center of the bread.
- Arrange a few slices of cooked lamb on top of the sauce.
- Add your desired fillings on top of the lamb.
Step 6: Wrap it up
- Fold one side of the bread over the fillings, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly to enclose the fillings.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy
- Serve the Turkish lamb wraps immediately.
- You can cut them in half if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade Turkish lamb wraps!
Note: Feel free to customize the wraps by adding other ingredients such as hummus, pickles, or hot sauce based on your preference.
To make Turkish Lamb Wraps, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless lamb, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large flatbreads or tortillas
- Tzatziki sauce (yogurt sauce)
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced red onions
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Now let's go through the steps to make the Turkish Lamb Wraps:
1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well to create a marinade.
2. Add the thinly sliced lamb to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Let the lamb marinate for at least 30 minutes, or if possible, refrigerate it for a few hours to enhance the flavors.
3. Heat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated lamb slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through. Remove them from the heat and set aside.
4. Warm the flatbreads or tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for a minute on each side until they become softer and more pliable.
5. Assemble the wraps: On each warmed flatbread or tortilla, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce and top it with some sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, cooked lamb, and chopped parsley.
6. Fold the sides of the flatbread or tortilla towards the center, and then roll it tightly from one end to the other to create a wrap.
7. Repeat the process to make the remaining wraps.
And there you have it – delicious Turkish Lamb Wraps! Feel free to customize your wraps with additional ingredients or spices to suit your taste. Enjoy your meal!