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Egyptian Kofta Mashwia Tips (Grilled Minced Meat)

Egyptian Kofta Mashwia

 

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.

 

 

 

Arabic Kabab VS Egyptian Kofta Mashwia

 

 

Eat the grilled kofta with tahini sauce and Egyptian Green Salad, as well as with Baba Ghanoush

Served with pita bread or pasta

 

 

INGREDIENTS

  

  1. Half kilo ground beef
  2. Half kilo lamb minced
  3. Quarter teaspoon baking soda
  4. 1 Salt and black pepper to taste
  5. 1 large onion water
  6. 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  7. ½ cup breadcrumbs

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

  1. Mix the beef with the lamb and add a quarter teaspoon of baking soda
  2. Grate a large onion and drain it using a food strainer
  3. Put the grated onion, parsley, salt,and black pepper on the minced meat
  4. Add half a cup of breadcrumbs
  5. Mix all ingredients together
  6. Roll the minced meat on the barbecue skewer
  7. 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

Egyptian Kofta Mashwia Recipe (Grilled Minced Meat)

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Egyptian Kofta Mashwia Recipe (Grilled Minced Meat)
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

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
    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
    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
    Add half a cup of breadcrumbs
  • Mix all ingredients together
    Mix all ingredients together
  • Roll the minced meat on the barbecue skewer
    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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