Kefta With Chermoula (yields 4 Servings of Meat With 1 Cup of Sauce)
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Kefta With Chermoula (yields 4 Servings of Meat With 1 Cup of Sauce)
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A Mediterranean meat dish with Middle Eastern spices. Recipe from Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
Supplies
Kefta (4 servings)
1 lb ground beef or lamb (or a combination of both)
4 oz yellow onion
2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
8 skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour to prevent burning if wooden
Chermoula (1 cup)
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 garlic cloves, pasted
3/4 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp coriander seeds, ground
1/2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 saffron threads
1/4 cup olive oil
As needed Kosher salt
As needed ground black pepper
MIX INGREDIENTS FOR KEFTA
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
PREHEAT GRILL
Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat.
Lightly oil grill or grill pan.
PREPARE SKEWERS
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Divide meat mixture into eighths.
Shape one portion around the skewer in a sausage like shape. It should be no longer than 6 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Set aside.
Repeat with remaining portions.
Place skewers on grill, with about 1 inch in between to avoid steaming.
Cook until desired doneness, turning off, with a good char on the outside.
PREPARE CHERMOULA
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Add more oil and/or lemon juice if needed to obtain a fairly loose and spreadable consistency.
If using a food processor or blender:
Combine all ingredients except oil in container.
Pulse until combined.
With motor running, add oil in a steady stream.
Obtain the same consistency as above.
Able to be placed in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
PREPARE THE DISH
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Spoon Chermoula over Kefta. Use as much as desired.