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Ground Lamb is often overlooked as a choice for home cooking, but it shouldn\u2019t be. Generally speaking, you will get a lot more flavor out of Ground Lamb than you would Beef, Chicken, or Pork. That is because the fat content in Ground Lamb is particularly high. As any good cook knows, fat equals flavor! This high fat content translates to the most wonderfully rich flavor in the Lamb
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It is cooked in the same way as you would any other ground meat. Simply pan fry it for about 10 \u2013 12 minutes until browned and broken up. The fat of the Ground Lamb will render out and flavor the dish, allowing the Lamb to absorb all those delicious spices that are added to the Hamshuka
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What spices are added to the Hamshuka?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The traditional blend of spices in Hamshuka consist of Cumin, Coriander Powder, Smoked Paprika, and Cinnamon. This delicious blend of flavors gives the Lamb its unique taste. They provide the dish with sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy flavor profiles which are so synonymous with flavors of the Middle East
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Adding to the spicy, smokiness of the dish is the inclusion of Harissa Paste. Harissa Paste is a mixture of similar spices we\u2019ve added to the dish (eg: Cumin and Coriander) but also includes Chilis and Peppers. It has a smooth consistency and, when combined to the dish with Tomato Paste, gives the dish its silky smooth texture while adding richness to the flavor
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The spices are all commonly available at most grocery stores these days. I doubt you will need to hunt them down at specialty grocery stores, as they should all be available in the spice section and \/ or International section at the store
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Add homemade Stock for the best result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once the Lamb has been cooked down along with the spices, Stock is added to the dish. The stock is then cooked down for about 10 \u2013 15 minutes which gives the Hamshuka its rich, luscious texture and flavor
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If you can, I highly recommend you use homemade Stock for the best result. There are a load of different homemade stocks you can use in this dish, but for the best result we recommend making our Lamb Stock recipe<\/a>. I always recommend using stock of the same protein you plan on cooking with. It will only serve to enhance the flavor of the protein you are using, in this case Lamb Making homemade Lamb Stock is easy, and it can be frozen into measured portions and saved for months. Whenever you\u2019re enjoying Lamb Roasts (such as our epic 10 hour Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder<\/a>) save the bones. They can be cooked down with aromatics and Water to create the most amazing Stock If you don\u2019t have Lamb Stock, you can substitute it for Beef Stock. Beef Stock is more common, and we\u2019ve got some great Beef Stock recipes here<\/a> that you can use. If you don\u2019t have any homemade Stock you can use Stock Cubes. The flavor won\u2019t be as intense, but they will do the job if needed! The star of the show in this Hamshuka dish is the delicious ground Lamb, rich in flavor and spices. While Hummus is another critical ingredient in the dish, we recommend simply buying some good quality Hummus from the store. If you\u2019re lucky enough to live near a good quality restaurant that makes their own Hummus, you can always order straight from them and use that Hummus keeps great in the refrigerator, so you can purchase it and store it for a few days prior to making this dish. This recipe is about simplicity, and honestly, the store bought stuff can taste just as good as homemade, but without the fuss! If you do want to make homemade Hummus, it is also quite easy to do. Simply combine 400g of Chickpeas (that have been soaked in water), \u00bc cup of Soaking Water, \u00bc cup of Tahini, \u00bc cup of Lemon Juice, 2 Garlic Cloves, and 2 tsp. of Olive Oil in a Blender. Give it a blend until it\u2019s smooth and it\u2019s done I\u2019ve found preparing Chickpeas to be a bit of a hassle, hence why simply going for the store bought Hummus is a more than suitable alternative. However, you want to prepare the Hummus, just ensure you have amply quantities of it to soak up that beautiful, flavored Lamb! This dish is very \u2018dippable\u2019, so you\u2019ll need a vessel to hold all these wonderful flavors in place. There\u2019s no better bread to pair with Hamshuka than homemade Za\u2019atar Flatbreads. Beautifully spiced Flatbreads that are loaded with flavor and take no time at all to make. We\u2019ve got an amazing recipe for Za\u2019atar Flatbread here<\/a> that we recommend you check out Whip up a big batch of flatbread and serve them piping hot along with the Hamshuka for an amazing meal. People can simply tear away a piece of Bread and load it up with a combination of Lamb and Hummus for the perfect bite!
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For this simple Hamshuka recipe, there\u2019s no need to make your own Hummus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For the best results, serve this delicious Hamshuka with a side of homemade Flatbread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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