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Kafta
Pulse or chop parsley, onion and garlic very fine. Mix into the lamb with spices. Chill 20 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Kafta take?
30 min all in โ 20 min prep, 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 skewers. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1.3 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Lamb โ Beef mince. Common mix. Keep some fat.
Any tips from this recipe?
Wet hands. A wide flat skewer holds better than a thin round one. A little baking soda is a shop trick for bounce. Optional.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.