Lamb kofta are a Middle Eastern and Anatolian tradition, served on skewers since Ottoman times. The spices of cinnamon and cumin define the Turkish profile compared to Arabic variants. They are roasted on charcoal grills in street markets in Istanbul.
Mediterranean
Spiced lamb kofta skewers
Spiced lamb kofta skewers with yogurt, mint and pita bread.
- Turkey
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- medium
- lactosa
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 380 kcal
- Protein 30 g
- Fiber 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates 14 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 560 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Spiced lamb kofta skewers is a Turkish preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 37 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g minced lamb.
- Have ready: 1 onion grated and drained.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Mix minced lamb with onion
Mix minced lamb with onion, parsley, spices, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Knead well and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to facilitate molding.
Knead well and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to facilitate molding. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Form cylinders around the skewers by pressing firmly.
Form cylinders around the skewers, pressing firmly.
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Brush with olive oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning
Brush with olive oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning.
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Check complete cooking with internal thermometer at 70 C
Check complete cooking with an internal thermometer at 70 C.
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Serve with yogurt sauce
Serve with yogurt sauce, mint and pita bread.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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