Lamb Kofta with Parsley and Allspice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Mix the lamb, onion, parsley, garlic, spices, salt and pepper and knead for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture turns sticky.
2. With wet hands, shape into 12 logs about 4 inches long, around flat skewers if you have them.
3. Brush with oil and grill over medium-high heat, turning, until browned and 160°F in the center, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Serve with tahini sauce, flatbread and a chopped salad.

Notes