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Meat Kofta

Meat Kofta

Ali Al-Husseini
Ali Al-HusseiniChef
LunchDinnerMain dishesMeatالجمهورية اللبنانية / Middle-Eastern
Tastes:UmamiFattyEarthy
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3
Cost
Medium
Calories
450 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • Ground meat, with a little fat
    0.5 kilogram
  • Small onion, finely grated
    1 piece
  • Medium-sized garlic clove, crushed
    1 clove
  • Tomato, juiced or finely grated
    1 piece
  • Fresh coriander, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons
  • Dried mint, ground
    1 teaspoon
  • Small green chili, finely chopped
    1 piece
  • Ground Black PepperGround Black Pepper
    1 teaspoon
  • Spices for meat, if available
    1 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
    0

Steps

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, tomato juice, coriander, parsley, and green chili. Mix the ingredients well until a moldable mixture forms.

    Required Tools:
    🍳
    Bowl
    5 min
  2. 2

    Season the mixture with salt, pepper, spices, and dried mint.

    2 min
  3. 3

    Shape the kofta into medium-sized fingers or patties.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Place in a tray or frying pan over high heat, covering for 5 minutes to allow the juices to release.

    Required Tools:
    TrayTray
    Frying PanFrying Pan
    5 min
  5. 5

    Reduce the heat for 20 to 30 minutes with the lid on until all the juices are absorbed.

    30 min
  6. 6

    In the final stage, either let the kofta brown in its own fat over the heat in the same tray or frying pan.

    5 min
  7. 7

    Or sprinkle a tablespoon of oil on top and place it in the oven for ten minutes until browned and serve hot.

    Required Tools:
    OvenOven
    10 min

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat25 g
Protein30 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)
Ground Black PepperGround Black Pepperper 100g
Energy251 kcal
Protein10.95 g
Total Fat3.26 g
Carbohydrate64.81 g
Dietary Fiber26.2 g
Total Sugars0.64 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalDairy-Free
#Kofta#Arabic_Recipes#Meat