Best 2 Kofta Bi Tahini Kofta With Tahini Recipes

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**Kofta bi Tahini: A Journey into the Realm of Middle Eastern Delights**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine with Kofta bi Tahini, a dish that encapsulates the essence of flavor and tradition. This tantalizing dish features succulent meatballs, lovingly crafted from a harmonious blend of ground beef, lamb, or a combination of both, expertly seasoned with a symphony of aromatic spices. These delectable meatballs are then grilled or pan-fried to perfection, achieving a crispy golden-brown exterior that yields to a tender and juicy interior. The crowning glory of this dish lies in the velvety smooth tahini sauce, a magical concoction of tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin, which envelops the kofta in a creamy and tangy embrace.

**Additional Recipe Highlights:**

* **Kofta with Yogurt Sauce:** Experience a delightful variation of Kofta, where the tahini sauce is replaced with a refreshing yogurt-based sauce, creating a vibrant and tangy flavor profile.

* **Kofta with Tomato Sauce:** Indulge in a classic combination of flavors with Kofta smothered in a rich and savory tomato sauce, a beloved staple in Middle Eastern cuisine.

* **Kofta Soup:** Immerse yourself in the warmth and comfort of Kofta Soup, a hearty and nourishing broth brimming with tender meatballs, vegetables, and a medley of fragrant spices.

* **Kofta Skewers:** Elevate your culinary presentation with Kofta Skewers, where perfectly grilled meatballs alternate with colorful vegetables, making for an enticing appetizer or main course.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

KOFTA BI TAHINI (KOFTA WITH TAHINI)



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This recipe is preferably done with a meat grinder, however is possible without one as well. It can either be made to be eaten with Arabic bread (with a little sauce) or with rice (with more sauce). Serve with Arabic salad or a salad of your choice.

Provided by baraahnz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

350 g boneless lamb (or extra fine mince)
3/4 cup parsley
2 medium onions
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baharat (or similar)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium potatoes
cooking oil
1/3 cup sesame paste (tahina)
2 medium lemons, juice of
1 cup water
arabic bread or cooked medium grain rice

Steps:

  • Grind meat, parsley and onions in the meat grinder using the finest disk.
  • Alternatively finely dice parsley and onion.
  • Add salt, spices (besides baharat you are free to use your usual spices) and olive oil.
  • Mold into finger shapes and place into a large pan (such as a large skillet) so that they cover the whole pan.
  • Slice potato and fry until lightly golden on each side.
  • Arrange on top of the kofta (or fill up the gaps if there are any).
  • Mix tahina and lemon juice together well until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Slowly add the water while stirring to keep the mixture smooth.
  • Pour sauce over kofta.
  • If it does not cover, mix some water with a bit of tahini, stir into smooth paste and add so that the sauce reaches the top of the potato (if you are making the version with rice it will need slightly more water).
  • Cook on the stove with lid on at a low-medium heat until the water has boil away to form a semi-thick sauce in the bottom of the pan (about 3/4hr – 1 hr).
  • Brown under grill.
  • Eat with Arabic bread.
  • Alternatively, cook until the water has reduced to make a sauce and serve either in bowls with rice or over rice.

KIFTA AND POTATOES WITH TAHINI SAUCE



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One of my Middle Eastern husband's favorite meals. Serve with pita bread to dip in the tahini sauce.

Provided by leggett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground lamb
½ large onion, minced
½ cup minced fresh parsley
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground allspice
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
5 potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 lemons, juiced
1 ½ cups water
½ cup tahini
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine lamb, onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and pepper in a large bowl. Roll meat into 2 1/2-inch long pieces and arrange in a baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • While meat is cooking, heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add potatoes; fry until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Remove lamb from the oven; drain and discard any fat from meat. Leave oven on.
  • Combine garlic, lemon juice, water, tahini, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Set tahini sauce aside.
  • Arrange potatoes on top of lamb in the baking dish and pour tahini sauce on top. Drizzle with olive oil. Return the baking pan to the oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lamb is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1470.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have a meat grinder, you can finely chop the meat by hand.
  • Be sure to mix the meat mixture thoroughly so that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • When shaping the kofta, make sure to pack the meat mixture firmly so that the kofta hold together well.
  • Cook the kofta over medium heat so that they have a chance to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the kofta immediately with tahini sauce, pita bread, and your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Kofta bi tahini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. The kofta are juicy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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