Recipe

Kofta with fresh green onion couscous

These spiced lamb skewers are fantastic served with a cooling cucumber and yoghurt sauce.

Dec 31, 2010 1:00pm
  • 25 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Kofta with fresh green onion couscous
  • 1 kilogram minced lamb
  • 1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped finely
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 cup (40g) roasted pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 egg
  • 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
  • 2 cup (500ml) beef stock
  • 2 cup (400g) couscous
  • 30 gram butter, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly

Method

Kofta with fresh green onion couscous
  • 1
    Combine mince, brown onion, garlic, juice, spices, nuts, herbs and egg in large bowl. Roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls; thread three balls on each skewer. Place kofta skewers on tray, cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • 2
    Place stock in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add couscous and butter, cover; stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, cook kofta on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) until browned all over and cooked through.
  • 4
    Toss green onion with couscous; serve with kofta, accompanied by a bowl of combined yoghurt and chopped cucumber, if desired.

Notes

在冷水中浸泡竹串至少1 hour before use to prevent scorching and splintering.

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