Middle+East-Main+Course


 * Gyros**

Well Gyros are an american greek sandwich and the cool part about them is that they are sandwiches, but they are in taco shells. Also they can be grilled. When i think of gyros i think of tacos for some reason, because that are wrapped with bread and look just like them. By Nate E



**Ingredients:**

 * Meat Mixture:
 * 1 lb. ground lamb (or beef)
 * 1/4 cup minced red onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 tsp. salt
 * 1 tsp. black pepper
 * 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
 * 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
 * 1 tsp. dried oregano
 * 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
 * Sandwich:
 * 4 rounds of flat bread or pita.
 * lettuce
 * tzatziki sauce

1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a bowl. 2. Divide into four equal portions and shape into oblong patties how ever big Refrigerate for an hour. Sandwich 3. Grill patties over a hot fire for 3 - 4 minutes per side. 4. Spread the tzatziki sauce down the center of a flat bread round, add a lettuce leaf, add some cut up tomato. Add the patty, fold the bread over the lamb or beef, and enjoy. And a little hint wrapping in foil helps hold things together while you eat it.

(http://cookingfortwo.about.com/od/lamb/r/Gyros.htm)

Iskender Kebabs are origionated from Turkey. The pita breads cut into little pieces, the meet take place on them which basted with tomato sauce, melted butter and finally yoghurt added. It is served with grilled tomatos. It is one of the best kebabs you will ever have. BY: Brady L

Ingredients

 * 4 pita bread rounds
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
 * 2 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
 * ground cumin to taste
 * salt to taste
 * ground black pepper to taste
 * 1/2 cup butter, melted
 * 1 cup Greek yogurt
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


 * 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . place the pita bread on a baking sheet, and toast in the oven to a light crisp. Cut pita bread into small-medium pieces, and keep warm.
 * 2) Heat the olive oil in a pan. Stir in the chicken, onion, and garlic, and cook until chicken juices are clear. Mix in tomato puree. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
 * 3) lace the pita pieces in a serving dish. Drizzle with butter, and top with the chicken mixture. Garnish with yogurt and parsley to serve.

James  **Firinda Kuzu** (Roast Lamb) (http://www.sudairy.com/mer/recipes/firinda.html)

1 leg of lamb  2 tablespoons olive oil  200 grams yogurt 50 grams flour 10 grams tomato paste  1 lt water 2 onions 2 bay leaves Salt  In a large saucepan, place yogurt, flour, tomato paste and water.  Whisk thoroughly.Add peeled onions, whole. Place on heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.  Place leg of lamb into saucepan. Place on hot-plate until cooked. Remove lamb from saucepan and place on baking dish.  Pour some of the liquid from saucepan over lamb. Place in medium hot oven until lamb browns. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Carve and serve with remaining sauce.  Firinda Kuzu orignated in turkey and it came in place a long time ago back in the day and it is very delcious grilled and it is a main course and gose very well with rice and dumplings. it is a good meal to have with a family of on holidays or at a party.

 DISCOVERD BY JAMES!  //http://www.sudairy.com/mer/recipes/firinda.html//

// For the kibbeh: // 2 cups fine burghul (cracked wheat, #1 smead) 500g (about 1 lb 2 oz) ground lamb 1 medium onion chopped fine 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp cinnamon A pinch of chili 1/2 glass water // For the filling: // 200g (half a pound) ground lamb or beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion chopped fine 1 tbsp pine nuts 1 tsp allspice (optional) - a few drops of pomegranate juice or tamarind syrup. Salt & pepper to taste **// Process //**

** Kibbeh (Crust) - ** Put the burghul in the bowl, cover with cold water and let stand for 15 mins. Drain burghul and squeeze in hands to soften. Place the lamb or beef in food processor and mince to fine paste. Add the remainder of the ingredients (adding water a little at a time) to the blender and mix. Remove and keep aside. **Filling -** Heat oil in pan, add onions and cook till soft. Add nuts, cook until lightly browned. Add lamb and spices, cook, stirring until lamb is browned. http://mideastweb.org/recipes.htm Kibbeh is eaten or made in the arabian cultures. It is one of the most eaten dish that they have. There is many different types of ways to make them and they look like a 15-19 cm torpedo shaped. One of the ways is to frie it and its probly the most used one to use.