A delicious Egyptian style Kofta (Koobideh) dish, perfect for a summer BBQ. The kids and grown-ups both love it. This recipe is traditionally made with onions, but due to an onion intolerance in the family, we decided to try it out with garlic instead. The results are a much lighter and tastier Kofta dish!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground lamb
2 pounds ground sirloin (leanest option)
1 bunch Italian parsley
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
6 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp tumeric
Salt and Pepper
Directions:
1. Combine the parsley, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the olive oil slowly to the mixture and continue pulsing (make sure to scrape the sides!).
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and combine with the meat. Tip: I usually do this in a ziplock bag to ensure that it’s mixed well. Let it sit and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour prior to cooking.
3. Take out the meat and shape into ovals using your hands and thread each meat oval into a skewer. Tip: if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to using.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate before placing the skewers. Cook skewers on the grill, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked to your preference (about 6-8 minutes for medium).
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