Kofta Bi Tahini (Kofta With Tahini) Recipe

Name: Kofta Bi Tahini (Kofta With Tahini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g boneless lamb (or extra fine mince); 3/4 cup parsley; 2 medium onions; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baharat (or similar); 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional); 1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium potatoes; cooking oil; 1/3 cup sesame paste (tahina); 2 medium lemons, juice of; 1 cup water; arabic bread or cooked medium grain rice

Servings: persons

350 g boneless lamb (or extra fine mince)
3/4 cup parsley
2 medium onions
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baharat (or similar)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium potatoes
cooking oil
1/3 cup sesame paste (tahina)
2 medium lemons, juice of
1 cup water
arabic bread or cooked medium grain rice

1
Grind meat, parsley and onions in the meat grinder using the finest disk.
2
Alternatively finely dice parsley and onion.
3
Add salt, spices (besides baharat you are free to use your usual spices) and olive oil.
4
Mold into finger shapes and place into a large pan (such as a large skillet) so that they cover the whole pan.
5
Slice potato and fry until lightly golden on each side.
6
Arrange on top of the kofta (or fill up the gaps if there are any).
7
Mix tahina and lemon juice together well until it forms a smooth paste.
8
Slowly add the water while stirring to keep the mixture smooth.
9
Pour sauce over kofta.
10
If it does not cover, mix some water with a bit of tahini, stir into smooth paste and add so that the sauce reaches the top of the potato (if you are making the version with rice it will need slightly more water).
11
Cook on the stove with lid on at a low-medium heat until the water has boil away to form a semi-thick sauce in the bottom of the pan (about 3/4hr - 1 hr).
12
Brown under grill.
13
Eat with Arabic bread.
14
Alternatively, cook until the water has reduced to make a sauce and serve either in bowls with rice or over rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g boneless lamb (or extra fine mince), 3/4 cup parsley, 2 medium onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Kofta Bi Tahini (Kofta With Tahini) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kofta Bi Tahini (Kofta With Tahini)

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