Grilled Lamb and Beef Kofta Skewers with Parsley

What you need

• 350 g (12 oz) ground lamb
• 350 g (12 oz) ground beef, about 20% fat
• 1 onion, medium
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, about 30 g (1 oz), leaves finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp neutral oil, for the grill

Method

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1. 1

   If using wooden skewers, soak 8 of them in water for at least 30 min.

2. 2

   Grate the onion, tip it into a sieve and press hard with a spoon to squeeze out the juice.

3. 3

   Put the lamb, beef, onion, garlic and parsley in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add the cumin, allspice, paprika, cinnamon, salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   Knead with your hands for 2-3 min until the mixture turns sticky and holds together.

6. 6

   Cover and chill for 30 min so it firms up and is easier to shape.

7. 7

   Divide into 8 portions. With damp hands, squeeze each one around a skewer into a log about 2 cm thick.

8. 8

   Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and brush the grates with the oil.

9. 9

   Grill the kofta, turning every 2 min, until browned on all sides and cooked through with no pink inside, 8-10 min in total (71 °C / 160 °F in the center).

10. 10

    Rest for 2 min, then serve hot.

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