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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kafta
Levantine grilled minced beef skewers mixed with onion, parsley, allspice, cumin, and a cool tahini yogurt side.
Medium⏱️ 58 min📖 1 min readServes 4~470 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 16 min cook 20 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 58 min- Prep22 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Kafta için
- 650 g Ground beef
- 1 pcs Onion
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
For the spice mix
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cumin
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
For serving
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Strained yogurt
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tahini
- 4 pcs Lavash
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and squeeze out its juice, then finely chop the parsley.
- 2
Knead the ground beef, onion, parsley, allspice, cumin, salt, and black pepper for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Cover the mixture and rest it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Press the kofte mixture onto skewers in 8 long pieces.
- 5
Lightly oil the grill pan with olive oil and cook the kofte for 12 minutes, turning.
12 min12:00 - 6
Mix the strained yogurt and tahini.
- 7
Serve the kofte hot with lavash and tahini yogurt.
💡 Tip: Chill the ground meat mixture for 20 minutes before pressing it onto skewers; a warm mixture loosens and cracks on the grill.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kafta with lavash, sumac onions, optional tahini yogurt, and roasted tomatoes.
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- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
34
g protein
22
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 18%Fat 53%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kafta make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kafta take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 16 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 58 minutes in total.Is Kafta difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kafta have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 22g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Kafta contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kafta belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kafta need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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