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Recipe: Lamb Curry (Rogan Josh)

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Lamb Curry (Rogan Josh) comes from the generally excellent Indian Instant Pot Cookbook and has a pleasing combination of warm spices. However, I very nearly burned it because the recipe does not have enough liquid to generate pressure. (Most IP … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cevapcici (or cevabcici)

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Cevapcici is a skinless sausage popular in slightly different versions throughout the Balkans. The secret ingredient that makes it a sausage, not a burger, is the baking soda. A small amount makes the ground meat firm and springy so it … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Xinjiang Cumin Lamb

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Burnt My Fingers

Xinjiang Cumin Lamb comes from the Uygur region in northwest China, but in the U.S. it’s found most often in Sichuan restaurants. With my favorite place closed due to COVID-19, I tried to replicate it by tweaking an excellent recipe … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Spiedie Marinade for Spiedies

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This is the spiedie marinade I used for my spiedies taste test, corrected to include paprika like the winner. It produces moist, tender grilled meats whether you use lamb (the classic), pork, chicken or beef. Makes enough to marinate 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mari’s Little Lamburger

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Adapted from the somewhat mysterious Conspirator’s Cookbook, this provides a very juicy lamburger you can enjoy on a bun or on its own. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb* ¼ c chopped parsley (or chopped mint, or a combination) … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ground Lamb Curry with Peas

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Ground Lamb Curry with Peas is college student, off-campus apartment food: tasty and quick and easy to prepare. Adapted from Myra Waldo’s classic The Complete Book of Oriental Cooking. With rice, serves 6. Ingredients: 3 T butter ¾ c chopped … Continue reading →

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