Kefta

By 5har0n_nguy3n

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lb. ground lamb, beef or a combination of the two
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 2 large pinches dried spearmint or 4 large pinches finely chopped fresh spearmint
• 1 large pinch dried marjoram
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon. ras el hanout
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and knead well. Let ripen at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

Using wet hands, separate the mixture into 24 sausage shapes. Pack 2 of each onto skewers. Alternatively form the mixture into 1" meatballs for tajine.

Grill or broil for 2-3 minutes per side until well done.

Serve with Moroccan bread.