Description
Mediterranean lamb kofte delivers succulent spices and herbal notes in a delightful street food experience. Fragrant meat skewers bring grilled perfection to your plate, promising a delicious journey through Turkish culinary traditions you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground lamb
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 4 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh mint
- 1/2 medium onion, grated or finely minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Binding and Moisture:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Blend ground lamb with grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, aromatic spices, fresh herbs, tangy lemon juice, and baking soda in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly integrated. Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 60 minutes to enhance flavor depth.
- Heat the oven to a scorching 450F (230C) and prepare a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Utilize a medium cookie scoop to portion the lamb mixture, crafting elongated oval shapes and carefully threading them onto skewers.
- Position the skewered kofte onto the prepared baking sheet, generously brushing with olive oil for a golden, crisp exterior.
- Roast in the oven for approximately 10 minutes, then activate the broiler to char the surface for an additional 1-2 minutes. Verify doneness by confirming the internal temperature reaches 160F.
- Transfer the sizzling lamb kofte atop a bed of fluffy couscous, accompanied by vibrant tabbouleh and a cooling minted yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to enhance the flavor and help the kofte hold their shape during cooking.
- Use lean ground lamb for a healthier version, or substitute with ground beef or turkey for alternative protein options.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning during broiling.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the binding texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg