I’m definitely a tot guy. I like them better than fries because they’re delicious and more versatile.This dish combines my love of shawarma and my love of tots — making this recipe is the best of both worlds.
Ingredients:
Potato Tots (processed or housemade)
Lamb Ingredients:
4 pounds boneless leg of lamb
1-¼ tablespoons cumin
1-¼ tablespoons coriander
1-¼ tablespoons garlic powder
¾ tablespoon paprika
1-¼ teaspoons turmeric powder
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
salt, to taste
Cucumber Tomato Salad Ingredients
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
⅓ cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Zhoug Ingredients
1 cup coriander
1 cup parsley, roughly chopped
3 jalapeños, seeded and roughly chopped
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ ½ teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
feta cheese
tahini
parsley
Instructions:
For the lamb: Combine spices. Butterfly the leg of lamb, and generously coat with spice rub. Grill over mesquite charcoal, turning frequently, until the meat thermometer reading reaches 140°F at the thickest part. Let rest 10 minutes, then carve into thin slices.
For the cucumber tomato salad: combine all ingredients.
For the zhoug: combine all ingredients.
For the tots: Once toppings are prepared, fry or bake the potato tots. To serve, pile them high and top them with the lamb, salad and zhoug. Garnish with feta, tahini and parsley.
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