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    The Marathon Mile
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    The Marathon Mile

    Lamb kofta with harissa yogurt & micro mint on crispy flatbread

    Running and events are the same act: repeat until the pattern emerges, then change what needs changing.

    Why this bite? Doug runs until patterns emerge. This spiced kofta — grounded, repetitive, clarifying — is the marathon made edible.

    The Story

    Doug Emslie doesn't meditate — he runs. In London, Dubai, or whichever city he's landed in, he finds a loop and runs it until the pattern emerges. This lamb kofta on crispy flatbread captures that philosophy: spiced, grounded, built for repetition, and finished with the cooling mint of clarity that comes only after miles of effort.

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    Prep: 25 minYield: 12 pieces

    Ingredients

    • Ground lamb
    • Harissa paste
    • Greek yogurt
    • Mini flatbreads
    • Micro mint
    • Sumac
    • Lemon

    Preparation

    1. 1.Season lamb with harissa and sumac, form small kofta, grill until charred.
    2. 2.Whip yogurt with lemon zest.
    3. 3.Toast flatbreads until crisp.
    4. 4.Top with yogurt, kofta, and micro mint.