Israeli Fried Kofta with Tahini Sauce

Enjoy this delicious Israeli Fried Kofta with Tahini Sauce dish for an easy Mediterranean meal! This dish is made with ground beef or lamb mixed with spices and fried until golden brown before being topped with a creamy tahini sauce for added flavor!

Cooking Equipment:

Large bowl, large skillet

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Israeli, Fried, Kofta, Tahini, Sauce

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

250g ground beef or lamb

1/2 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil For the Tahini Sauce:

2 tablespoons tahini paste

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons water

Cooking Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb with the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika and salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Form the mixture into small balls and flatten them slightly into patties.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the koftas and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

To make the tahini sauce, combine the tahini paste, lemon juice and water in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Drizzle over the koftas before serving.

Nutrition:

Calories – 400 kcal; Fat – 25 g; Carbohydrates – 20 g; Protein – 15 g

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Did You Know?

Tabouli, a salad made with parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur wheat, is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and is often served as a side dish.