Mains
Lamb Köfte
Ingredients
in this recipe as household teaspoons vary
- 500 gr. (1lb. 2 oz.) minced lamb
- ½ small onion
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1 heaped tbsp. finely chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. paprika
- Sprinkling cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. dried mint
- ½ tsp. tomato purée
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp. salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- This is one of our favourite recipes for köfte and ideal for barbecues, in which case I make them larger.
Method
1
The onion needs to be chopped really fine. I use a small chopper.
2
Using the chopper, whizz the onions until they are finely chopped. Next add a tablespoon of water and the roughly chopped parsley. Whizz again until they are nice and fine.
3
Put the minced lamb into the food processor and add the onions and parsley. Put in the rest of the ingredients.
4
Process until well mixed but not too much. Take out and place in a bowl. Wet your hands with a little cold water and knead gently into a ball.
5
Keeping your hands slightly wet, break off 12 pieces and form into plump round balls, flatten slightly.
6
Fry in a little oil in a frying pan about 3-4 minutes each side on a medium heat. They should be nicely browned, adjust heat whilst frying if necessary.
