LAMB MEATBALLS WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT AND SMOKED TOMATO
YEILDS EIGHT
FOR THE MEAT BALLS
2 lb Ground Lamb meat
1 Tbsp Mint (chopped)
½ cup Shallots (minced)
¼ cup Garlic (minced)
1 ½ cups Heavy cream
3 each Large eggs
1 cup Progresso bread crumbs
1 Tbsp Kosher salt
½ Tbsp Black pepper
FOR THE CUCUMBER YOGURT:
1 ½ cup Greek Yogurt
¾ cup Grated cucumber (squeezed of excess juice)
2 tsp Finely chopped garlic
1 tsp Kosher Salt
½ tsp Black pepper
FOR THE SMOKED TOMATO:
1 each Tomato (large) quartered
½ tsp Salt
pinch Black pepper
PROCEDURE:
1. In a stainless steel bowl place all ingredients in the bowl, mix well and roll into any desired size
2. Place on a sheet tray and bake at 350 degrees until done, reserve
3. In a small bowl mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, salt and pepper, reserve
4. In a stove top smoker place soaked wood chips and place on stove, place tomato quarters on top of a rack.
5. Smoke in stove top smoker for 20 minutes, transfer to a blender and puree until smooth
6. Season with salt and pepper, reserve