Pita with Lamb
17/11/2023I can provide you with a recipe to make pita with lamb, inspired by Mediterranean flavors with an Italian twist. Here’s how you can proceed.
Ingredients
- 500 g of ground lamb
- 4 pitas
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh aromatic herbs (for example: rosemary, thyme, mint), chopped
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ripe tomato, cut into cubes
- 1 cucumber, cut into cubes
- Greek yogurt to serve
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
To “Italianize” the dish, you could add some grated Parmesan to the lamb mixture and use typically Italian aromatic herbs such as rosemary and basil.
Preparation
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent.
- Add the ground lamb and brown it until it is well cooked and golden.
- Flavor the meat with coriander, cumin, the chopped aromatic herbs, salt and pepper, mixing well to distribute the flavors.
- Heat the pitas following the instructions on the package (usually, just put them in a hot oven or on a hot grill for a few minutes).
- Once heated, cut the pitas in half and fill them with the cooked lamb, adding the tomato cubes, cucumber and a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
- If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves to add freshness.
Serve the warm pitas, accompanied by a fresh salad or a side dish of grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Curiosity
Pitas with lamb are a very popular dish in several cuisines of the Eastern Mediterranean. The pita itself has a fascinating history, being a type of flatbread that originated in the Near East and has spread in various forms and recipes throughout the Mediterranean. Sharing dishes like this is a great way to explore different flavors and culinary traditions rich in history.