• Turkish-style kofta kebabs are a Mediterranean favourite. This tender meat is deliciously seasoned, which makes a huge difference. Flavourful, easy, and sure to be a hit!

    Turkish-style kofta kebabs

    Serves: 4 – 6
    Cooking Time: 1 hour

    Ingredients

    • 750g lamb mince
    • ½ onion, finely diced
    • 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh white breadcrumbs
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin
    • 5ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
    • 5ml (1 tsp) smoked paprika
    • 2,5ml (½ tsp) ground chilli powder
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1 large egg yolk

    Instructions

    1

    Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.

    2

    With wet hands, take handfuls of the mixture and form sausage shapes.

    3

    Insert onto fresh rosemary stalks and chill for about 30 minutes.

    4

    Heat a little oil on a flat griddle pan and grill the kebabs until cooked, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.

    5

    Serve with tomatoes, yoghurt and cucumber.

    Notes

    To drink: Cabernet stands up to lamb’s gaminess. Grangehurst Cabernet is luscious and spicy.

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