Egyptian shrimps/ prawns kofta with tomato sauce & rice كفتة الجمبري البورسعيدي بالصلصة

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken is lower in cost and offers a different flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Canned tomatoes provide convenience and consistent flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro offers a fresh taste while spinach is more economical.

Mince the onion and garlic.

Add chopped fresh herbs to the food processor and mix them.

Rinse the rice and let it dry well.

Grind the rice until it reaches a fine powder consistency.

Add the ground rice to the herb mixture and mix well.

Add the shrimp and all the spices to the mixture and mix until well combined, but do not over mix to keep pieces of shrimp intact.

Grease your hands with oil before shaping the kofta to prevent sticking.

Shape the kofta mixture into small logs, noting that the size will increase during frying due to the rice.

Cover the shaped kofta and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to rest and cool down.

For the tomato sauce, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a medium pot until slightly hot.

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and stir until they turn light yellow and fragrant.

Pour in 2 cups of tomato juice, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and let the mixture simmer until it thickens slightly.

For the rice, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a small pot, then add mystika pieces until they melt.

Add 2 cups of rinsed Egyptian white rice and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring well over high heat for about 2 minutes.

Add 2 cups of boiled water and cover the pot, lowering the heat to let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the rice type.

Fry the shrimp kofta on high heat until golden brown, ensuring they do not get too dark to avoid dryness.

After frying, divide the kofta into two portions: serve one as is and briefly place the other in the tomato sauce for 5 seconds before serving.

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