Lebanese Fried Kofta with Tahini Sauce

This Lebanese Fried Kofta with Tahini Sauce is an easy and flavorful meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes! The koftas are made from ground beef or lamb mixed with spices then fried until golden brown before being served with a creamy tahini sauce for dipping!

Cooking Equipment:

Bowls, Skillet, Whisk

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Cuisine:

Middle Eastern

Keywords:

Lebanese, Fried, Kofta, Tahini, Sauce

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

120g ground beef or lamb

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 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

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together the ground beef or lamb, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper until well combined. Form into small balls about the size of a golf ball. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kofta balls and cook for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Meanwhile make the tahini sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisking until smooth.

Serve the kofta with tahini sauce on top or on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 535 kcal; Fat – 32 g; Carbohydrates – 33 g; Protein – 24 g; Sodium – 725 mg; Cholesterol – 80 mg.

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Did You Know?

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that is made from a mixture of dried herbs, such as oregano, thyme, and marjoram, mixed with sesame seeds and sumac.