The Hungry Planet's Famous Lamb Burgers
Makes: 4 large patties
1 lb (450 g) ground local lamb
1 large egg
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
2 tsp (10 mL) minced local garlic
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped Italian parsley
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped garlic chives
4 crusty rolls
Herbed feta, lemon-garlic mayonnaise and fresh tomato relish (recipes below)
1. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and shape into 4 or 5 patties.
2. Chill until ready to grill.
3. Grill on gas or charcoal until interior temperature is 71 C (160 F).
4. Serve on a crusty roll with lemon-garlic mayo spread on the bottom half of the bun and herbed feta and fresh tomato relish on top of the patty.
Herbed Feta
Makes: about 3/4 cup (175 mL)
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped Italian parsley
½ cup (125 mL) Clarmell on the Rideau soft chèvre
¼ cup (50 mL) crumbled Milkhouse Farm and Dairy feta
1 tsp (5 mL) dried Greek oregano
1. Combine all ingredients and set aside.
Lemon-Garlic Mayo
Makes: about 1 cup (250 mL)
2 tsp (10 mL) minced local garlic
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped Italian parsley
1 cup (250 mL) mayonnaise
1. Stir minced garlic, lemon zest and juice and parsley into the mayonnaise.
2. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Fresh Tomato Relish
Makes: about 1 cup (250 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh tomatoes
1 tbsp (15 mL) Kricklewood Farm sunflower oil
Pinch of salt
½ tsp (2 mL) dried Greek oregano or 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh oregano
1. Combine all ingredients and set aside.
Source: https://www.milkhouse.ca/recipes/2013/12/5/the-hungry-planets-famous-lamb-burgers