Middle Eastern

Kofta

Name: Kofta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb (or 80/20 beef); 1 medium yellow onion (grated); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1 tsp kosher salt

Spiced ground meat shaped into balls, patties, or cylinders.

30 minutes

Serves 3

Dinner

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Grate the yellow onion using the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze the grated onion in a paper towel to remove excess moisture so the meat mixture binds well.

2
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, drained grated onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, allspice, and salt.
3
Using your hands, gently knead the mixture for 1-2 minutes until it becomes slightly tacky and cohesive, being careful not to overwork the meat.
4
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then press and mold it into a 4-inch oblong shape around a flat metal skewer.
5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) and oil the grates.
6
Grill the kofta skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until they develop dark grill marks and the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Serve immediately.

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