Aussie Lamb Mediterranean Croquettes | Aussie Beef & Lamb | Food Service | North America

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds Australian lamb shanks
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic (not powder)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive paste (green or black)
• 1/4 bunch thyme, chopped
• ¼ bunch rosemary, chopped
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, roughly chopped
• 1 head garlic, peeled
• 1 (7-ounce) can peeled Roma tomatoes
• 2 cups white wine
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (7-ounce) can chickpeas or white beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups panko breads crumbs, seasoned with parsley and garlic
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Black olives, as needed
• Pickles, as needed
• Herb spring, as needed
• Diced onion, as needed