Albondigas (Andalucian Lamb Meatballs) Recipe

• 2 lb Grnd lamb
• 1/2 med Onion finely chopped
• 2 x Garlic cloves finely chopped
• 4 Tbsp. Minced cilantro divided
• 1 Tbsp. Toasted cumin seeds finely grnd using a spice mill
• 1 x Egg Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp. Thyme leaves
• 1/2 c. Flour
• 6 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg Spanish onion minced 1/8" dice
• 1 1/2 c. Chicken stock
• 1/4 c. Blanched almonds
• 1/4 tsp Saffron threads
• 3 x Garlic cloves
• 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh mint chiffonade

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