Serve these fragrant kofta as part of a mezze meal with felafel, hummus and salad.
Ingredients
For the Moroccan beef skewers
- 500g beef mince
- 1 onion — finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic — crushed
- 4cm piece fresh ginger — grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as coriander, mint and parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
For the Moroccan beef skewers
- Soak 10 bamboo or wood skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor or large bowl and pulse or stir until combined.
- Roll into 10 balls then push a skewer through each ball.
- Shape each ball into a sausage shape along the skewer. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Heat a little oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the kebabs, turning to cook all sides, until they are golden brown and cooked through.