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MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB KOFTA



Middle Eastern Lamb Kofta image

Made with fragrant spices, roasted nuts, herbs and aromatics, this lamb kofta will take your taste buds on an adventure.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 (about 28 golf ball-sized meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup each pine nuts, almonds, and walnuts (total ¾ cup)
1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 small red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, roughly chopped (see note)
½ cup cilantro leaves, gently packed (okay to substitute parsley)
2 pounds ground lamb
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
Heaping ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Heaping ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Heaping ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
Tzatziki and hummus, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the nuts in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until finely chopped but not pasty. Transfer the nuts to a small dry skillet over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are lightly browned and fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour the nuts into mixing bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients, and set aside to cool. (Don't leave the nuts in the pan, as the residual heat may cause them to burn.)
  • Place the onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in the bowl of the food processor (no need to clean it first). Pulse until the vegetables are finely minced but not puréed. Set a fine sieve over a medium bowl. Transfer the minced vegetables to the sieve and use a rubber spatula to press out as much liquid as possible. Add the strained vegetable mixture to the bowl with the nuts.
  • To the veggies and nuts, add the lamb, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, and white pepper. Using your hands, mash the mixture together until evenly combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Form the mixture into patties about 2 inches in diameter and ½-inch thick (they will puff up on the grill to look like meatballs). Place on the baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap, then refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Place the kofta on the grill and cook, covered, until browned, about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Serve with tzatziki and hummus.
  • Note: If you like your kofta spicy, reserve some of the seeds from the jalapeño pepper and add them with the vegetables. Also, be sure to wash your hands well after handling hot peppers, and do not touch your eyes while working with them.
  • Make-Ahead: The patties can be made and refrigerated up to two days ahead of time.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The uncooked patties can be frozen for up to three months. (Freeze the patties on a baking sheet or plate so their shape sets, then transfer them to a sealable plastic bag for easy storage.) Defrost the burgers overnight in the refrigerator prior to serving and then cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 meatballs, Calories 438, Fat 36 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 382 mg, Cholesterol 95 mg

LAMB KOFTA



Lamb Kofta image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds freshly ground lamb
1 onion, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dash cinnamon
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley

Steps:

  • Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. If the lamb is not properly mixed, the kofta will fall apart on the skewer.
  • Form the lamb into small patties about the size of a walnut. Mold the patties tightly around a long skewer so they form small oval shapes. Four or five will fit on a skewer.
  • Heat a broiler or charcoal coals and when hot, grill the kofta, turning once, until they are golden brown, for about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 658, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 611 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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