Categories: Lamb

Ingredients

• 2 bread slices - dry, old, and crusts removed
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/4 Spanish onion - grated
• 2 garlic cloves - minced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 Tbsp cumin - ground
• 1/2 tsp Turkish red pepper
• 1/2 tsp sumac - ground
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 Tbsp Italian parsley - finely chopped
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Pre-heat grill to very hot temp.

2. To make kofta, soak bread in cold water briefly, then squeeze excess water and mix with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Divide meat mixture into 4 portions and form into sausage shape. Refrigerate 30 minutes along with metal skewers (if using).

3. Grill 5-8 minutes until cooked through. Remove skewers, slice and serve with pilaf or cous cous.

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