Kofta with Sunflower Seed Butter for the Clamshell Grill

Recipe Description

Modeled after the Middle Eastern dish Kufta|kofta and designed for cooking on skewers in a clamshell grill or this recipe makes a savory combination of traditional ingredients with sunflower seed butter for a main dish that goes well with rice and grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

  • ground lamb or ground veal|veal - 1 lb / .5 kg will generously cover six 8-inch skewers
  • minced onion
  • minced garlic
  • ground cumin seeds
  • ground coriander seeds
  • sunflower seed butter
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Combine the onion, garlic, spices, and sunflower seed butter in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  2. Add the ground lamb or veal and fold in the spice mixture. Allow to sit for several hours or overnight.
  3. Roll meat mixture into finger shapes and pierce lengthwise with metal or wooden skewers.
  4. Apply oil or other anti-stick agent to grill surface if necessary and turn on grill.
  5. Place skewers on grill for five to ten minutes or until cooked through.
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