Moroccan cuisine · Meat & Kebab

Moroccan Kefta Skewers

Spiced ground lamb with parsley and cumin shaped onto skewers and briefly grilled over charcoal.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 600g ground lamb
• 1 onion
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 1/2 bunch coriander (cilantro)
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 8 wooden skewers
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Grate the onion very finely and lightly press out the juice, finely chop the parsley and coriander, and soak the wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes.
2. Knead the ground lamb vigorously with the onion, herbs, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, chili flakes, salt and pepper for 3 minutes until the mixture holds together.
3. Chill the mixture for 15 minutes – cold, it is much easier to shape and holds together better on the skewer.
4. With damp hands, press a portion of the mixture around each skewer and shape it into an evenly long, finger-thick roll.
5. Brush the skewers thinly with olive oil and turn over medium coals or in a grill pan for 8–10 minutes until browned all over and juicy inside.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges – flatbread and a salad of tomatoes and red onions make a great accompaniment.