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 Hoisin Lamb in Pita Pockets

 

Great with a Chinese beer...

¾ lb 

 

ground lean lamb

 

1 medium 

 

onion, minced

 

3 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

¼ cup 

 

dry sherry

 

¼ cup 

 

chicken broth

 

1 tsp 

 

cornstarch

 

¼ cup 

 

minced fresh cilantro

 

3 Tbs 

 

hoisin sauce

 

4 whole 

 

pita breads, cut in half crosswise

 

3 cups 

 

finely shredded Napa cabbage

 

 

1

Combine lamb, onion and garlic in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir often until meat is well browned, 12-14 minutes.

2

While lamb is cooking, mix sherry and chicken broth with cornstarch and stir until smooth.

3

Add cilantro, hoisin and broth mixture to lamb. Stir until sauce boils; keep warm over low heat.

4

Fill pita pockets with equal amounts of cabbage. Top with equal amounts of lamb mixture. Serve immediately.

 

Servings: 4
 

 Cooking Tips

*Serve pitas alongside strips of carrots, red peppers and jicama with Ranch dressing for dipping.

 

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