Hungry Hunter Recipes

Venison Koftas

In This Report

1. Ingredients
2. Method

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)

Method

Prepare the Meat Mixture

• 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.

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.

Cook the Koftas

• Cooking the koftas can be done either through grilling, pan-frying or baking.
• We prefer to pan-fry 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.

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!

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