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.
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Malik Sunny
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to customize. I've added different spices, vegetables, and even fruits to the kebabs, and they've always turned out great.
Eimantas Dobranskis
[email protected]These kebabs are a great way to use up leftover ground lamb. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat lamb.
Mian Shakeel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I loved these kebabs. The spices really mask the lamb flavor, and the kebabs are so juicy and flavorful.
Lori deloach
[email protected]I've made these kebabs with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Anele Msimango
[email protected]The tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement to these kebabs. It's cool and refreshing, and it helps to balance out the richness of the kebabs.
Sardar Afaq
[email protected]I love the fact that these kebabs are made with ground lamb. It gives them a really unique flavor that I haven't tasted in other kebab recipes.
Estrella Carrillo
[email protected]These kebabs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They're also a great way to get your family to eat more lamb.
David Abrudan
[email protected]I've made these kebabs several times now, and I've never been disappointed. They're always juicy, flavorful, and delicious.
the crazy boy
[email protected]These kebabs are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Md Abdurrahaman
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to customize. I've added different spices, vegetables, and even fruits to the kebabs, and they've always turned out great.
DAD DANGAR
[email protected]These kebabs are a great way to use up leftover ground lamb. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat lamb.
Menaah Mohamed Mostafa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I loved these kebabs. The spices really mask the lamb flavor, and the kebabs are so juicy and flavorful.
Badri Archvadze
[email protected]I made these kebabs with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Obafemi Mosaku
[email protected]These kebabs are so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of spices, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Binodh Kushwaha
[email protected]I've made these kebabs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a weeknight meal, or for a party.
Hshshshsj Hdhshs
[email protected]The tzatziki sauce is the perfect accompaniment to these kebabs. It's cool and refreshing, and it helps to balance out the richness of the kebabs.
Tonny sentale
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses ground lamb. It gives the kebabs a really unique flavor that I haven't tasted in other kebab recipes.
pramesh Cover
[email protected]These kebabs were so easy to make, and they turned out so well! I'm not the best cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the kebabs came out perfectly.
Ansar Abbas G
[email protected]I made these kofta kebabs for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got so many compliments. They're definitely a keeper!
elena chan
[email protected]These kofta kebabs were absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.