Lamb kofta (köfte)
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 -4
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Calories
693 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Turkish
Lamb kofta (köfte)
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These lamb kofta (köfte) have just the right balance of seasoning and lamb flavor. Easy and tasty.
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Ingredients
- ½ onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic crushed/finely grated
- 2 tablespoon mint finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 lb ground lamb lamb mince
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (optional, see notes)
Instructions
- Soak 4 wooden skewers a little ahead of time, if using, or use metal skewers.
- Grate the onion, grate or crush the garlic and finely chop the mint and parsley (note quantity is after chopping).
- Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well - I'd recommend using your hands and really knead the mixture kind of squeezing it to get all the ingredients well mixed.
- Divide the mixture in to four and press each quarter into a sausage shape (it doesn't have to be as long as you will want yet). Push each sausage shaped kofte on to a skewer and spread it along the skewer a bit so it thins out a little more. Put the kofte on a tray or plate and refrigerate for around 20 minutes or so to firm up a little.
- Heat the grill to a medium heat and cook the kofte a few minutes each side until lightly charred and the meat is cooked through. Alternatively, you can cook them under a broiler (grill).
Notes
- I have made these both with and without egg - the egg makes it a little softer and lighter which has pros and cons. I recommend chilling before cooking in both cases, but especially if using egg. Overall, I would say without egg is probably more typical and what I use more often.
- I recommend serving with some cacik (similar to tzatziki) to cut through the richness of the meat. You can add both to a pita/wrap, along with some tomato, onion and herbs. Alternatively it works well with salads like tabbouleh and fattoush.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
693kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
247mg
(82%)
Sodium
1332mg
(56%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10.2mg
(11%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
4.4mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 693 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 693kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 247mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 1332mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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