Kofte

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 1 kg meat (lamb and veal), mixed
• ½ bunch coriander leaves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 tsp sweet paprika powder
• 2 shallots
• ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley
• 5 sprigs of oregano, fresh
• salt and pepper
• oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 35 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 35 minutes

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First, prepare the marinade. Mix together the oil, cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Place the meat in a bowl and massage the spiced marinade into the meat. Mince the meat. Now add the remaining ingredients. Add the finely chopped parsley (preferably flat-leaf parsley) and coriander to the meat mixture. Add the finely chopped oregano. Finely dice the shallot and add it. Knead everything together thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined and distributed. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and continue kneading. The mixture needs to be refrigerated for 1-2 hours to ensure everything is well combined. Grease the grill with oil; the temperature shouldn’t be too high. In a pinch, you can also use a pan. The original recipe, however, involves grilling kofte. Form small balls from the minced meat mixture, thread them onto skewers, and place them on the grill. The shape doesn’t matter. You can also make a larger sausage or even meatballs without a skewer. Tip 1: Knead the meat thoroughly. Tip 2: Serve best with piyaz (white bean salad).