Kafta

Name: Kafta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 300 grams ground beef or lamb; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; salt to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasoned ground lamb and beef mixed with parsley, onion, and spices, shaped onto flat skewers and grilled over charcoal until juicy and charred.

Cuisines

Levantine

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

300 grams	ground beef or lamb
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 bunch	fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ground allspice
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1 teaspoon	ground coriander
0.5 teaspoon	ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon	ground black pepper
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	olive oil

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, parsley, and all the spices.
2 Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
3 Shape the mixture into small, oval-shaped patties or logs.
4 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5 Place the kafta patties into the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
6 Remove from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a smoky flavor, grill the kafta over charcoal instead of cooking in a skillet.