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Juicy Kofta
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A delicious and juicy kofta made with minced meat, perfect for grilling or frying.
00:15:00 total
Serves 4
medium
Meat Main Course
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Ingredients
- minced meat - 1 kg (can use a mix of lamb and beef)
- onions - 2 (finely chopped)
- breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup (use fine breadcrumbs)
- garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
- baking soda - 1 teaspoon (sodium bicarbonate)
- lemon juice - 1 (freshly squeezed)
- salt - 1.5 teaspoons (to taste)
- paprika - 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
- cumin - 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
- black pepper - 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
- chili pepper - 1 teaspoon (for heat)
- vegetable broth - 1 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, combine minced meat, chopped onions, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, baking soda, and lemon juice.
- Add Spices: Add salt, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chili pepper, and optional vegetable broth. Mix well.
- Knead the Mixture: Knead the mixture thoroughly until well combined. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Shape the Kofta: Wet your hands with water and oil to shape the mixture into long, thin fingers.
- Cook the Kofta: In a non-stick pan, heat olive oil and add kofta fingers. Cook on high heat until golden brown, then lower heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with grilled vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
