Sesame Lamb 'Gyros'

Copyright 2000, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved.

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Total Time:
20 min
Prep
20 min
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 each pita bread, slightly toasted or grilled
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste (or 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixed with 1 teaspoon sesame oil)
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled, 1/16-inch dice
  • 3 to 5 slices leftover cooked lamb per pita, slightly warmed on a grill or Sauteed in olive oil
  • 2 large tomatoes, 1/4-inch slices and seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame paste, yogurt, lemon juice and garlic until smooth. Fold in the cucumbers and season. Spread the 'tzatziki' on the pita and lay warm lamb and tomato slices on top. Spread more 'tzatziki' on the tomatoes and garnish with sesame seeds.

Plating: Slice in half and serve.

Beverage: Chilly lager or pale ale

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  • on February 27, 2009

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    easy and yummy. A great way to use leftover lamb.

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  • on March 25, 2007

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    Easy and the kids love it

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  • on February 20, 2007

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    Had some leftover lamb, looking for something different! My husband loved this too. Now all I need is more leftover lamb!!

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