Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

leek

chopped

3 cloves

garlic

crushed

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

allspice

1.5 tsp

sambal oelek

1 tsp

sea salt

to taste

1 tsp

fresh ground pepper

to taste

600 g

lean ground lamb

250 g

diced tomatoes

drained

1.5 cup

beef stock

1 tbsp

sultana

1 tbsp

pine nuts

3.5 tbsp

fresh coriander

chopped

2 unit

puff pastry sheets

1 unit

egg

0.25 cup

milk

3 tbsp

plain yogurt

0.5 unit

lemon

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 180°C fan forced.

Step 2
~5 min

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion, leek, and 2 crushed garlic cloves until softened.

Step 3
~5 min

Add cinnamon, allspice, sambal oelek, salt, and pepper; cook until spices are toasted.

Step 4
~5 min

Add ground lamb and cook, mashing to break it up, until browned.

Step 5
~5 min

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.

Step 6
~5 min

Mix in 2-3 tablespoons of coriander.

Step 7
~5 min

Cut large rounds from puff pastry sheets.

Step 8
~5 min

Mix egg and milk for egg wash; brush pastry edges.

Step 9
~5 min

Place lamb mixture on one side of each round, being careful not to overfill.

Step 10
~5 min

Fold over pastry, press down and crimp edges with a fork.

Step 11
~5 min

Brush pastries with egg wash.

Step 12
~5 min

Place pastries on oiled baking trays and cook until golden brown (about 20 minutes).

Step 13
~5 min

Combine remaining garlic with yogurt, lemon juice, and coriander.

Step 14
~5 min

Serve Bridies with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use pre-made puff pastry to save time.

Adjust sambal oelek to desired spice level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Filling can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

With a side salad

As a hearty snack

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Pickled onions

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Scotland

Cultural Significance

Traditional Scottish meat pie

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Burns Night
Hogmanay

Occasion Tags

Casual
Family meal
Holiday

Popularity Score

60/100

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