Levantine Kofta with Tahini (Kofta bi Tahini)
Levantine Cuisine

Levantine Kofta with Tahini (Kofta bi Tahini)

Levantine Kofta with Tahini – baked spiced meat patties smothered in a rich, creamy tahini sauce and toasted pine nuts, served with rice.

50 min
Total Time
5 servings
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
The Levant
Origin

Ingredients

  • ground meat 500 g
  • onion and parsley 1 piece
  • tahini 0.5 cup
  • lemon juice 2 tbsp
  • garlic 2 clove

Instructions

  1. 1 Kneading

    Knead the ground meat with the onion, parsley, and spices, then shape into patties.

  2. 2 Grilling

    Bake the kofta patties in the oven until partially cooked.

  3. 3 Adding liquid

    Whisk the tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4 Adding liquid

    Pour the tahini sauce over the kofta and continue baking until fully cooked and bubbling.