Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Kofta Kebab Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 600g minced lamb, about 20% fat
- • 1 onion, grated and squeezed dry
- • 1 large bunch parsley, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp ground allspice
- • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp melted butter
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the lamb, onion, parsley, allspice, pepper, and salt thoroughly until sticky and pasty.
2
Phase 2
Rest the mix in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
3
Phase 3
With wet hands, press the meat around flat metal skewers.
4
Phase 4
Grill over high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning, until charred outside and just cooked through.
5
Phase 5
Brush the skewers with the melted butter as they come off the fire.
6
Phase 6
Slide off the skewers and serve with flatbread, grilled tomato, and garlic yogurt.