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Egyptian Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce

Name: Egyptian Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: egyptienne
Ingredients: 600 g Ground lamb; 1 handful Fresh parsley; 2 piece Onion; 3 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin; 0.5 tsp Ground coriander; 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Salt and pepper; 1 piece Egg; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 150 g Tahini paste; 50 ml Lemon juice; 100 ml Water; 250 g White rice; 1 handful Fresh mint

Spiced lamb meatballs with fresh parsley and onion, served with creamy tahini sauce and herb-infused white rice.

35 min4 servings520 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

600 g Ground lamb
1 handful Fresh parsley
2 piece Onion
3 clove Garlic
1 tsp Cumin
0.5 tsp Ground coriander
0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Salt and pepper
1 piece Egg
3 tbsp Olive oil
150 g Tahini paste
50 ml Lemon juice
100 ml Water
250 g White rice

Instructions

Step 1
Start cooking the white rice with fresh mint.
Step 2
Finely chop the parsley, onion, and garlic for the kofta.
Step 3
Mix the lamb, parsley, onion, garlic, spices, salt, pepper, and egg.
Step 4
Shape into 7 cm elongated meatballs.
Step 5
Pan-fry the kofta with olive oil for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
Step 6
Mix tahini, lemon juice, and water to create a smooth sauce.
Step 7
Serve the hot kofta with rice and tahini sauce.

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