Ingredients:
Meat / Koftas:
- 500g ground venison
- 200 grams of ground pork or beef fat (or a mix of both)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger piece, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika or cayenne (for a bit of heat)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 fresh lemon
For Serving:
- Yogurt or tahini sauce
- Pita bread, naan, cous cous or rice for serving
- Fresh salad (tomato, cucumber, and onion mix)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Meat Mixture:
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
2. Shape the Koftas:
- Take a small handful of the meat mixture and shape it into oval patties or cylinders.
- Pressing them gently around skewers if desired.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture.
3. Cook the Koftas:
- Cooking the koftas can be done either through grilling, Pan-Frying or baking
- We prefer to panfry the koftas.
- Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the koftas for about 4–5 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
4. Serve:
- Serve the koftas warm with yogurt or tahini sauce, pita bread or naan, and a fresh couscous salad.
- Add plenty of lemon to compliment the dish
Enjoy your homemade koftas!
