SPICY LAMB KOFTAS

Serves: 4 (makes 8)

INGREDIENTS

• 500g lamb mince
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion or shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
• half a handful fresh mint, finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30minutes

METHOD

1. Place a small pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and add the onion and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add ginger, cumin and coriander and continue to sauté for 1 minute. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Remove onion mixture from heat and slightly cool, about 10 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine lamb mince, onion mixture, parsley, and mint. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix together until well combined.
4. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and with wet hands form each portion of lamb into a log. Press a skewer into the center of each lamb log and form the meat around the skewer until secure, leaving enough space to handle the bottom of the skewer.
5. Place large grill pan over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, brush with remaining oil and add skewers, about 1” apart. Grill skewers on each side, for 6 to 8 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from heat, transfer to a platter.
6. This can be enjoyed on hummus, or tzatziki and pickled cucumbers.