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Libanesische Köfte, gebratener Grieß mit Mandeln - Campingaz & Coleman

Lebanese kofte

Lebanese kofte, fried semolina with almonds

For 4 people
Preparation: 40 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Difficulty level: *

For the kofte
  • 300 g minced beef
  • 200 g minced meat (lamb)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon Ras el-Hanout
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 bunch of chopped coriander
  • 2 eggs

For the fried semolina
  • 350 g cooked semolina
  • 30 g sliced ​​almonds
  • 50 g pine nuts
  • 50 g light raisins
For the yogurt sauce
  • 1 finely chopped cucumber
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh mint
  • 500 ml Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper from the mill

  1. Peel the onion and chop very finely. Combine the lamb and beef in a large bowl and add the spices, finely chopped onion, and coriander. Mix everything until smooth.
  2. Take a small amount of ground meat and form it into meatballs between your palms. Repeat this process until the mixture is completely incorporated.
  3. To prepare the yogurt sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl and season to taste. Chill and drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.
  4. Preheat the plancha grill thoroughly. Fry the kofte in a little vegetable oil over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
  5. Toast the pine nuts and almonds on the plancha grill. Add the semolina and raisins and continue to cook for a few minutes. Serve the semolina with the kofte and yogurt sauce.