Follow these steps for perfect results
olive oil
onion
chopped
leek
chopped
garlic
crushed
ground cinnamon
allspice
sambal oelek
sea salt
to taste
fresh ground pepper
to taste
lean ground lamb
diced tomatoes
drained
beef stock
sultana
pine nuts
fresh coriander
chopped
puff pastry sheets
egg
milk
plain yogurt
lemon
Preheat oven to 180°C fan forced.
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion, leek, and 2 crushed garlic cloves until softened.
Add cinnamon, allspice, sambal oelek, salt, and pepper; cook until spices are toasted.
Add ground lamb and cook, mashing to break it up, until browned.
Add diced tomatoes and 1 cup stock, sultanas, and pine nuts; cook until thick and fragrant, adding more tomatoes and/or stock if needed; set aside to cool.
Mix in 2-3 tablespoons of coriander.
Cut large rounds from puff pastry sheets.
Mix egg and milk for egg wash; brush pastry edges.
Place lamb mixture on one side of each round, being careful not to overfill.
Fold over pastry, press down and crimp edges with a fork.
Brush pastries with egg wash.
Place pastries on oiled baking trays and cook until golden brown (about 20 minutes).
Combine remaining garlic with yogurt, lemon juice, and coriander.
Serve Bridies with the yogurt sauce on the side.
Expert advice for the best results
Use pre-made puff pastry to save time.
Adjust sambal oelek to desired spice level.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Filling can be made a day ahead.
Serve warm with yogurt sauce drizzled over the top.
With a side salad
As a hearty snack
Complements the savory flavors.
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Traditional Scottish meat pie
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