Beef koftas

Ingredients

500g British beef mince
Small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
Small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 red onion, grated
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp paprika
2 large free-range eggs

You’ll also need

6 metal skewers

Ingredients

500g British beef mince
Small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
Small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 red onion, grated
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp paprika
2 large free-range eggs

You’ll also need

6 metal skewers

Method

Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and season well. Shape into around 24 small, flattened ovals, then chill in a single layer on a baking tray in the fridge for 1 hour (see make ahead).
Thread the koftas onto metal skewers and cook on a hot barbecue for 4-5 minutes onto metal skewers and cook on a hot barbecue for 4-5 minutes on each side cooked through.

Method

Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and season well. Shape into around 24 small, flattened ovals, then chill in a single layer on a baking tray in the fridge for 1 hour (see make ahead).
Thread the koftas onto metal skewers and cook on a hot barbecue for 4-5 minutes onto metal skewers and cook on a hot barbecue for 4-5 minutes on each side cooked through.

delicious. tips

Make the mixture up to 4 hours ahead, without adding the fresh herbs or seasoning. Keep covered in the fridge then, just before you cook the koftas, add the herbs and seasoning, and shape. There’s no need to chill them again.

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