Tsiren dakakken nama, also known as Nigerian kofta, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. It's made with minced chicken, spices, and herbs, then deep-fried until golden brown. This flavorful dish is a popular street food in Nigeria and is also a staple in many homes. If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make dish, tsiren dakakken nama is the perfect choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TSIREN DAKAKKEN NAMA - NIGERIAN KOFTA
Serve with salads or on tomato rice with chilli sauce. Posted for ZWT7 sourced from www.onlinenigeria.com
Provided by Coasty
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients except the oil in a large bowl and mix together with fork. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.
- Light the barbecue fire or grill.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions, shaped each portion into a sausage about 5cm/2inches long, squeezing each sausage firmly to make it as compact as possible.
- Brush 4 kebab skewer and push through sausage, moulding them firmly on the skewer. Brush kebab all over with oil and place on the grill. Cook kebab over the hot coal for 7-10 minutes, turning frequently.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 101.8, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 26.9
KOFTA KEBABS WITH TZATZIKI
Whether it's Indonesian satay, French brochette, or Turkish kebab, food on a stick is just plain fun. "Kofta" refers to kebabs made with ground rather than cubed meat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear mixture to a coarse paste. Mix the paste and the remaining 1 tablespoon salt with the meat, onion, parsley, and spices.
- Line a pan with aluminum foil. Divide the meat mixture into 28 rough balls. Mold each piece around the pointed end of a skewer (if you use wooden ones, soak them in water for 15 minutes before threading them), making a 2-inch oval kebab that comes to a point just covering the tip of the skewer. Lay the skewers on the pan, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat or prepare a grill. Brush the pan lightly with olive oil. Working in batches, grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until brown all over and just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with tzatziki and flat bread.
- If you're using plain whole milk yogurt, line a small sieve with a coffee filter. Put the yogurt in it, set it over a bowl, and refrigerate 12 hours. Discard the expressed liquid and put yogurt in the bowl.
- Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into another bowl. Sprinkle with the 2 teaspoons salt and rub into the cucumber with your hands. Set aside 20 minutes, then squeeze the cucumbers to express as much liquid as possible.
- Smash the garlic, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Stir the cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and mint into the yogurt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
KOFTA KEBABS
These kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good! Serve with yogurt, flat bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.
Provided by SRKELZ
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 1h20m
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board. Mix the garlic into the lamb along with the onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. Form the mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening into a 2 inch oval; repeat with the remaining skewers. Place the kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 6 minutes for medium.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- To make the koftas extra tender, use a combination of ground beef and lamb.
- For a more flavorful kofta, use a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and paprika.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can finely chop the meat by hand.
- Make sure to chill the kofta mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the flavors to meld and the koftas to hold their shape.
- When cooking the koftas, be careful not to overcook them. They should be cooked through but still moist.
- Serve the koftas with your favorite sides, such as rice, salad, or yogurt sauce.
Conclusion:
Tsiren Dakaken Nama is a delicious and versatile Nigerian dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein and can be served with a variety of sides.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Tsiren Dakaken Nama a try.
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