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Lebanese Kafta (Lebanon)

Name: Lebanese Kafta (Lebanon)
Total time: 25 min
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 500 g Lamb; 1 Onion; 1 bunch Parsley; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Cinnamon; a pinch Salt

Preparation time: 25 min
Servings: serves 4

Ingredients

serves 4

Lamb — to buy500 g
Onion — to buy1
Parsley — to buy1 bunch
Cumin — to buy1 tsp
Cinnamon — to buy1 tsp
Salt — to buya pinch

Preparation

Mix the ground lamb with the very finely grated onion, chopped parsley, cumin and cinnamon — this combination of warm spices is what sets kafta apart from other meatballs.
Knead well by hand for a few minutes, until you get a smooth, slightly sticky texture.
Shape the meat into small elongated sausages, pressing firmly between damp hands.
Grill on a barbecue, under the oven grill or in a very hot pan for 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
Serve hot with flatbread, lemon and a fresh salad.