Lebanese Cuisine/Annisa Helou 1994

Kafta (Kaftah)

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered about 1-1/4 lb lean minced (ground) lamb (use leg) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 bunch parsley (7 oz on the stalk), washed, dried and moist of the stalk cut off 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
salt to taste



1 Put the quartered onions and parsley in the blender or food processor and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl and process the minced meat with the seasonings until you have a smooth paste.
2 Mix the meat with the parsley and onion with your hand until well blended together. Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve it raw (kaftah nayeh) with your choice of Arabic bread.

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