Arab Kofta Kebab

This recipe for Arab Kofta Kebab takes you on a culinary journey with its juicy texture and intense flavors. Using a perfect blend of beef, onions, spices, and fresh herbs, this dish boasts a taste passed down through generations. Pair it with fragrant basmati rice and a refreshing herb salad, and you'll have an authentic meal that doesn't require complicated techniques or prior cooking experience. So, gather your ingredients and let’s start cooking!

Ingredients

For the Kofta Kebab:
🥩 1.5 kg beef, 70/30 blend
🌿 1 bunch fresh parsley
🧅 1 onion, chopped
🌶️ 1.5 tablespoons black pepper
🌰 A small pinch cinnamon
🧂 Salt, to taste

For the Basmati Rice:
🍚 4 cups basmati rice
💧 4 cups water, equal to rice amount
🍃 2 bay leaves
🌿 3 cloves
🌿 A pinch cardamom
🌱 ½ tablespoon turmeric

For the Herb Salad:
🍅 3 tomatoes, diced
🧅 ¼ onion, chopped
🌿 60 g fresh mint
🌿 20 g fresh parsley
🧂 Salt and 🫒 olive oil, to taste

Instructions

1- Prepare the Kofta Kebab:

• Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef, parsley, and chopped onion.
• Add black pepper, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• Shape the mixture into elongated kebab shapes and place them on a baking tray.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

2- Cook the Basmati Rice:

• Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, and turmeric.
• Add the rinsed rice to the pot, stir well, and cover.
• Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Discard the bay leaves.

3- Prepare the Herb Salad:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, fresh mint, and parsley.
• Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Toss gently to combine.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Servings: Serves 6-8 people
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: Approximately 520 kcal
Proteins: 32 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Equipment:

• Oven (e.g., Bosch Series 8)
• Large mixing bowl (e.g., Pyrex)
• Baking tray
• Medium-sized pot (e.g., Cuisinart saucepan)

Cooking Tips

• For extra juiciness, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil to the kofta mixture.
• Adjust the spice levels in the salad and the rice to suit your taste.

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Arab Kofta Kebab