Lamb kofta with fattoush
Photography by Steve BrownCooking Time
10 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
500g lean lamb mince
1/2 small brown onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Olive oil cooking spray
2 pita breads, split in half
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1 cup mint leaves, chopped
1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped
1 green capsicum, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon sumac spice
Method
Place mince, onion, garlic, cumin and coriander in a bowl. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Divide mixture into 8 portions. Roll into 12cm-long sausages.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spray lamb kofta with oil. Cook, turning occasionally, for 8 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, preheat grill on high heat.Grill bread on both sides until toasted and crisp. Allow to cool. Break into large pieces.
Combine parsley, mint, cucumber, capsicum, tomato and green onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with sumac. Season with salt and pepper. Add bread. Toss gently to combine. Serve with lamb kofta.
Super Food Ideas - November 2005
Recipe by Tracy Rutherford
