Harissa Spiced Lamb Sliders
Using Alexandra’s Harissa
Ingredients:
For the sliders:
12 slider sized burger buns, approximately 5cm wide 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 garlic clove finely chopped 2 Tbsp Alexandra’s Harissa (mixed with equal parts olive oil to create a paste) 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 tsp smoked paprika 500g minced lamb (or any similar mince) 1 sprig fresh coriander 1 sprig fresh mint
Spinach leaves (optional)
Chutney (optional)
For the lime creme fraiche:
4 Tbsp creme fraiche Juice of 1/2 lime Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Method:
To make sliders – heat olive oil in a pan and sweat the onion and garlic gently for 8-10 minutes, or until soft.
Add Alexandra’s Harissa, chilli and paprika and cook for a further 5 minutes. Allow to cool, put in a bowl and add mince and herbs. Mix well.
Shape into 12 patties, 5cm wide and 2cm thick. Refrigerate.
When ready, heat a pan over high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes each side. Split and lightly toast buns.
Add 1 tsp of creme fraiche on one side of the bun. Add patties, spinach and chutney if using, and serve.
Photography and styling by Emma Boyd