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Kofta Kebab

Kofta kebabs are skewers of spicy, grilled minced meat that are popular in the Middle East as well as in the cuisines of the Levant and Mediterranean.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Resting Time
8 hrs
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Lebanese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground lean beef (cheek, scoter, tenderloin, sirloin)
  • 1 lb ground lean lamb (tenderloin and / or saddle rib)
  • 1 onion , grated
  • 5 cloves garlic , finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons parsley , finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg , freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons mint , finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
To finish
  • parsley , finely chopped
Equipment
  • Flat wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients into a large bowl, and knead well for 10 minutes.
  2. Cover the bowl with cling film and place in the refrigerator for 6 hours, kneading the mixture for 3 minutes every hour.
  3. Divide the meat into 12 equal portions and roll them up.
  4. Then form into 12 uniform sausage shapes.
  5. Skewer each, and shape tightly by squeezing the meat along the length of the skewer (leaving roughly 6” / 15 cm for a “handle”).
  6. Cover the skewers with cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours before grilling.
  7. Grill the koftas on the barbecue, in the oven or on a preheated griddle on all sides for about 5 minutes or until the desired doneness is achieved.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, accompanied by pita, arayes bread, tahini sauce, hummus, raw salad, and / or baba ganoush.

Notes

  • It is possible to make this recipe with zaatar. To do this, add 1 teaspoon of zaatar per 1 lb / 500 g of meat and omit all other spices except salt, chilli and ground pepper.
  • This recipe can be prepared with a mixture of beef and lamb, only beef / lamb, or even chicken.