Michael Natkins Kouftikes de Prasa Sandwiches

Ingredients

• For the Spicy Cabbage:
• 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup white vinegar
• Half a preserved lemon, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons harissa or Thai-style chile sauce (such as sriracha)
• For the Leek Patties:
• 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only (about 12 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup bread crumbs (preferably homemade)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or cayenne
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
• Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
• To finish the sandwiches:
• 4 pita breads, lightly toasted or grilled
• 20 thin half-moons of cucumber
• 1⁄2 cup thick Greek yogurt or labneh
• Ground sumac
• A handful fresh mint or cilantro leaves, torn

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