Turkish-Style Lamb Kofte with German Flair
A flavorful twist on traditional Turkish kofte, featuring German-inspired spices and a side of tangy mustard.
Ingredients
- β1 pound ground lamb80% lean
- β1 medium onionfinely chopped
- β1/4 cup parsleyfresh, chopped
- β1 teaspoon allspiceground
- β1/2 teaspoon cuminground
- β1/2 teaspoon saltcoarse
- β1/4 teaspoon black peppercoarse
- β2 tablespoons German mustardserved on the side
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine lamb, onion, parsley, allspice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Mix well with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Use your hands to shape the mixture into small kofte, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- 5
Thread the kofte onto skewers, leaving a little space between each one.
- 6
Grill the kofte for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 160Β°F.
- 7
Transfer the kofte to a plate and serve with German mustard on the side.
- 8
Serve hot with a side of warm pita bread or a salad, if desired.