The Egyptian grilled kofta is one of the most famous Egyptian dishes that Egyptians eat for lunch or dinner, and it is very delicious in the official partner in all Egyptian barbecue parties.
What is the Egyptian grilled kofta?
It is minced meat, marinated and grilled on charcoal or at home in the oven
What distinguishes the Egyptian kofta from the Arabic kabab?
As a general rule, The Egyptian kofta is made of meat only, but in Arab and Turkish countries they call it kebab, which is
It is made of meat or chicken, and also the method of forming meat differs.
In Egypt, the kofta is wrapped in a circular shape on the grilled skewer. As for the Arab kebab, the skewer is wider and the meat or chicken is lined.
Eat the grilled kofta with tahini sauce and Egyptian Green Salad, as well as with Baba Ghanoush
Served with pita bread or pasta
INGREDIENTS
- Half kilo ground beef
- Half kilo lamb minced
- Quarter teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion water
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the beef with the lamb and add a quarter teaspoon of baking soda
- Grate a large onion and drain it using a food strainer
- Put the grated onion, parsley, salt,and black pepper on the minced meat
- Add half a cup of breadcrumbs
- Mix all ingredients together
- Roll the minced meat on the barbecue skewer
- Grill the kofta in the oven or using a charcoal grill
NOTES
Minced meat should always be cold, do not leave it at room temperature, so that it does not fall off the skewer during grilling
Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for at least an hour
It is preferable to grill the Egyptian grilled kofta on a charcoal grill, but if you are going to use the regular oven, the temperature must be very high, because the low heat will cause the meat to melt and fall off the barbecue skewer.
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Step by Step guide
Egyptian Kofta Mashwia Recipe (Grilled Minced Meat)
Equipment
- wooden skewers
- big bowl
Ingredients
- Half kilo ground beef
- Half kilo lamb minced
- Quarter teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion water
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Mix the beef with the lamb and add a quarter teaspoon of baking soda
- Grate a large onion and drain it using a food strainer
- Put the grated onion, parsley, salt,and black pepper on the minced meat
- Add half a cup of breadcrumbs
- Mix all ingredients together
- Roll the minced meat on the barbecue skewer
- Grill the kofta in the oven or using a charcoal grill
Notes
