New Zealand Kumara and Lamb Cakes Recipe
344kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large Kumara sweet potato, peeled and grated
- 500 g 1 lb lamb mince
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated kumara, lamb mince, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, black pepper, salt, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a cake.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the kumara and lamb cakes to the frying pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Transfer the cakes to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
Calories344kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein17gFat21gSaturated Fat7gCholesterol77mgSodium470mgPotassium486mgFiber3gSugar4g