Spiced Middle Eastern Kafta with Garlic Sauce

Name: Spiced Middle Eastern Kafta with Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 250g ground lamb; 250g ground beef; 1 medium onion; 1 cup fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; Salt and pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Warm pita bread; Fresh tomato slices; Red onion slices

Aromatic ground meat skewers served with creamy garlic sauce

This classic Middle Eastern dish features succulent, spiced kafta prepared with ground beef and lamb, complete with a rich, creamy garlic sauce that complements it perfectly.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Kafta

250g ground lamb

250g ground beef

1 medium onion

finely chopped

1 cup fresh parsley

chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground allspice

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Garlic Sauce

1 cup plain yogurt

4 cloves garlic

crushed

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Salt

to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Serving

Warm pita bread

Fresh tomato slices

Red onion slices

Preparation

Marinating the Kafta

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, onion, parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and allspice.

Season and mix

Season with salt and pepper, and mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Ensure all excess moisture is absorbed from the ingredients to help the kafta hold its shape.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Preparing the Garlic Sauce

Mix base ingredients

In a bowl, combine the yogurt, crushed garlic, and lemon juice.

Emulsify

Whisk in the olive oil until smooth.

Season and chill

Season with salt according to taste, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Process

Forming the Skewers

Remove the kafta mixture from the refrigerator and divide it into equal portions. Form each portion around a skewer, pressing firmly.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to using to prevent them from burning on the grill.

Grilling

Preheat the grill on medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Resting

Allow the kafta to rest for a few minutes before serving, to allow juices to distribute evenly.

Plating & Serving