Kafta Meshwi (Grilled Minced Lamb Skewers)

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Lebanese

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Kafta

600 g minced lamb
1 small onion very finely grated
3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp allspice
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper
Metal or soaked wooden skewers

To Serve

Warm flatbreads
Sliced tomatoes and onion
Fresh parsley and sumac
Tahini sauce or yoghurt

Method

Combine all kafta ingredients in a bowl. Mix and knead vigorously for 3–4 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Divide into 8 portions. With wet hands, mould each portion around a skewer into a long sausage shape, about 15 cm long. Squeeze firmly to ensure it holds.
Grill over high heat (charcoal is traditional) for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
Serve immediately wrapped in warm flatbread with sliced tomato, onion, fresh parsley and a dusting of sumac. Drizzle tahini sauce over.

Notes

Source: Classic Lebanese recipe. Estimated values per serving (excl. bread). For general guidance only — actual values may vary with cooking style, ingredient brands, portion size and any additional ingredients or accompaniments.