KOFTA MESHWEYA

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From the book, 'The New Book of Middle Eastern Food' by Claudia Roden. I like to make these into small meatballs, and cook it in the tomato sauce on my recipe 'Yogurtlu Kebab' with yogurt and rice!

Provided by umisa

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 -2 medium onion, finely chopped (or grated)
salt and pepper, to taste
of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 teaspoon baharat
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

Steps:

  • In a food processor, or by hand, finely chop the onions, and herbs.
  • Add onions and herbs to the ground meat, season with salt and pepper, and mix together.
  • If you are making meatballs, roll into little balls and fry in a little bit of oil, on high heat, until brown.
  • Add to whatever sauce you like, continue cooking until meatballs are fully cooked.
  • OR you can wrap the meat around skewers.
  • Place the skewers on an oiled grill, or on a rack under the broiler.
  • cook for about 8 minutes, turning over once or more, cooking until lightly browned.

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