Turkish-Style Lamb Kofte
A classic Turkish dish featuring flavorful lamb kofte, inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Lamb80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium Easy-Onionfinely chopped
- ●1/4 cup Crumbly Breadcrumbsplain, unsalted
- ●1/4 cup Cig Feta Cheesecrumbled
- ●1/4 cup Fresh Parsleychopped
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●1/4 teaspoon Turkish Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
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1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and Turkish red pepper flakes.
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3. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until just combined.
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4. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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5. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a kofte.
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6. Thread the kofte onto skewers, leaving a small space between each kofte.
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7. Grill the kofte for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
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8. Serve the kofte hot with your favorite sides, such as rice pilaf, salad, or grilled vegetables.