Minced Meat Kebabs (Kefta Kebab)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
900g/2 lb finely minced lamb or beef 4 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 small onion, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika olive oil pita or other flat bread, warmed, to serve



1 Place the meat, parsley, coriander, onion, salt, pepper to taste and spices in a bowl. Pass through a mincing machine twice, or process in four batches in a food processor Knead to a smooth paste by hand to blend the flavours evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2 With moistened hands, take generous tablespoons of the kebab paste and mould into 10cm/4 in long finger shapes around flat, sword-like skewers. As the skewers are prepared, place them across a baking dish with their ends resting on each side. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3 Brush the kebabs lightly with oil and barbecue or grill for about 2-4 minutes until cooked through, turning frequently. To serve, slide the kebabs off the skewers and accompany with warm bread.

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