North African Lamb Kaftas Recipe

Name: North African Lamb Kaftas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1/4 cup onion (minced); 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin (ground); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (ground); 1 egg (beaten); 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 12 wooden skewers (6-inch)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb
1/4 cup onion (minced)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (ground)
1 egg (beaten)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
12 wooden skewers (6-inch)

1
Mix lamb, onion, poppy seeds, cumin, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in large bowl.
2
Add egg and mix well.
3
Form lamb mixture into a 3 x 1/2 inch long rolls.
4
Repeat with remaining lamb mixture to make about 12 kaftas.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large skillet on medium heat and add 1/2 of the kaftas.
6
Cook kaftas for 7 minutes or until cooked through and browned on all sides.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Repeat with remaining kaftas, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as needed.
9
To serve kaftas, carefully slide a wooden skewer lengthwise through center of each kafta.
10
Serve with Dipping Sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb, 1/4 cup onion (minced), 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin (ground), and more.

Yes, North African Lamb Kaftas 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.

North African Lamb Kaftas

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