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Mexican Lamb Fritters

A bright take on Lamb Fritters, built on ancho chilli and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 28 min and easily enough for 2 people.

4.6 from 659 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook18 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Mexican Lamb Fritters
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ancho chilli elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Fry until deeply crisp and golden, then drain on paper and season straight away.

Stir in the corn tortillas and the rest of the ancho chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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