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Kofta Kebabs

Cultural Context

Kofta Kebabs have roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly in Lebanon, where they are a popular street food. Traditionally made with spiced ground meat, they are often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. Today, these flavorful kebabs have found fans around the world, with variations that include different meats and spices, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

LebaneseLBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 grams minced lamb
half a slice of bread soaked in milk
half a small onion, chopped finely
1 tablespoon garlic puree
1.5 tablespoons chopped parsley
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon dried mint
0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon sea salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with more protein.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita provides more fiber.

1

Add 250 grams of minced lamb to a bowl.

2

Soak half a slice of bread in a little milk for a couple of minutes, then add it to the bowl.

3

Add half a chopped small onion to the mixture.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic puree to the mixture.

5

Add 1.5 tablespoons of chopped parsley to the mixture.

6

Add 0.25 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the mixture.

7

Add 0.25 teaspoon of dried mint to the mixture.

8

Add 0.25 teaspoon of ground coriander to the mixture.

9

Add 0.25 teaspoon of ground cumin to the mixture.

10

Add 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt to the mixture.

11

Add 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper to the mixture.

12

Mix all the ingredients together by hand until well combined.

13

Divide the mixture into four equal portions for kebabs.

14

Shape each portion onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water.

15

Heat a griddle pan on medium to high heat (around setting 5).

16

Place all four kebabs in the griddle pan at the same time.

17

Cook the kebabs, turning them a quarter turn to ensure even cooking and coloring.

18

Once cooked, serve the kebabs with fries or salad.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrilling

Equipment Needed

griddle panbamboo skewers

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

KoftaKofta Kebab

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