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Kafta recipe
Savor the flavors of Lebanon with this delicious kafta!
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 unit onion
- 30 g parsley
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 unit pita bread
How to make Kafta
- Finely chop 1 onion and 30 g of parsley on a cutting board until minced.
- In a bowl, mix 500 g of ground beef with the chopped onion, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties that are about 2 cm thick and set aside on a plate.
- Heat 30 ml of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully place the kafta patties in the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Check for doneness; they should be browned and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked kafta to a platter and let rest for a minute or so.
- Serve the kafta hot with warm pita bread on the side.
What is Kafta?
Kafta is a traditional dish from Lebanon. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, is considered easy to make at home, and uses 9 ingredients.
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