Best Kofta Kebab Recipe (Kofta Kabob Recipe)

By The Mediterranean Dish · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Soak 10 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour (skip this for metal skewers). Lightly oil the grates of a gas grill and preheat to medium-high for about 20 minutes. Line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the pita, tomato, onion, tahini sauce and any other sides so they are ready when the kebabs come off the grill.
3. In a food processor, pulse the onion quarters, garlic cloves and parsley leaves until finely chopped. Add the ground beef, ground lamb, the soaked bread (squeezed completely dry), 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground green cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Process until well combined into a paste-l
4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and divide into 10 equal portions. Press each portion firmly around a skewer, shaping it into an even log about 1 inch thick. Place the skewers on the parchment-lined tray.
5. Grill the kofta on the oiled grill over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on one side, then turn and grill for another 3–4 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6. Serve immediately with pita, tahini and the prepared fixings.

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