Rice Kofta Skewers
Flavorful kofta kebabs made with leftover rice, ground beef, and aromatic spices, perfect for grilling or pan-frying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
- about 450 g Ground Beef
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of cooked rice, about 450 g of ground beef, 0.5 medium onion (finely grated), 0.25 cup of fresh parsley (chopped), 1 large egg, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 2Use your hands to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- 3Shape the mixture into 8-10 small oval-shaped kofta, about 5.08 cm long.
- 4Thread the kofta onto skewers, placing them about 2.54 cm apart.
- 5Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 30.48 cm skillet over medium-high heat, approximately 204.4°C (200°C).
- 6Carefully place the kofta skewers in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning the skewers occasionally, until the kofta are browned on all sides and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 71°C.
- 7Alternatively, you can grill the kofta skewers over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 71°C.
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