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
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1
Knead the ground meat with the onion, parsley, and spices, then shape into patties.
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2
Bake the kofta patties in the oven until partially cooked.
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3
Whisk the tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy.
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4
Pour the tahini sauce over the kofta and continue baking until fully cooked and bubbling.
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