KEFTA

Ingredients

• 12 bamboo skewers
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp allspice

Directions

1. Soak bamboo skewers in hot water for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine beef with all remaining ingredients. Divide mixture into 12 equal portions.
3. To prepare kefta, shape each portion around the pointed end of a bamboo skewer, forming a sausage-shaped log that is about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
4. Grill kefta over medium heat on natural gas barbecue, turning occasionally, until browned and completely cooked, about 10 minutes.