Kofta Mashwiya (Grilled Beef Kofta)
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The Tale of Kofta Mashwiya (Grilled Beef Kofta)
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Kofta mashwiya, spiced ground beef or lamb grilled on skewers, reflects a wide culinary tradition of minced, seasoned grilled meat found from South Asia through the Middle East and North Africa, with the word "kofta" itself tracing back to Persian. In Egypt it's a staple of grills and casual family meals alike.
Ingredients
Scale:· 5 servings
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 20% fat
- 1 onion, grated and squeezed dry
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- Skewers, for grilling
Instructions
- 1Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, and all spices in a bowl.
- 2Knead the mixture well for 3-4 minutes until sticky and well combined.
- 3Mold portions of the mixture onto skewers into long oval shapes.
- 4Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 5Grill kofta 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- 6Serve hot with pita bread, tahini, and a tomato-cucumber salad.
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