Grilled Kefta is a traditional Moroccan recipe for a classic dish of spiced meat patties that are cooked either on a barbcue or under a grill (broiler). The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Moroccan dish of: Grilled Kefta.
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The kefta, or spiced minced lamb patty is a very traditional North African dish, variants of which are made in just about every country in North Africa. You need slightly fattier meat than usual when making the mince for keftas (about 10% fat is good) as this keeps the keftas moist and helps them bind together.
Ingredients:
600g freshly-minced lamb
1 onion, grated
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 bunch coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
2 tbsp warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 egg beaten
salt and black pepper, to serve
a mix of salt and cumin, to serve
Method:
Combine all the ingredients for the keftas in a large bowl and knead thoroughly with your hands to form a smooth paste (this can take 10 minutes or more). When ready, bring the ingredients together as a ball, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
When you are ready, pre-heat your barbecue or grill then shape the meat mixture into patties about 5cm in diameter and 2cm thick. Place on the barbecue or under your grill and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until nicely browned and cooked through.
Arrange on a plate, season with the mix of salt and cumin and serve.
