North African Lamb Kaftas

Name: North African Lamb Kaftas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 0.25 cup onion; 2 tbsp poppy seeds; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp cayenne; 1 egg; 3 tbsp olive oil; 12 wooden skewers (6-inch)

Lamb, poppy seeds and wooden skewers grilled and spiced with cumin and cinnamon for a Moroccan dish. Serve with dipping sauce.

30 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Mix lamb, onion, poppy seeds, cumin, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in large bowl. Add egg and mix well.
2
Form lamb mixture into a 3 x 1/2 inch long rolls. Repeat with remaining lamb mixture to make about 12 kaftas.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large skillet on medium heat and add 1/2 of the kaftas. Cook kaftas for 7 minutes or until cooked through and browned on all sides.
7 min
4
Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining kaftas, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as needed.
5
To serve kaftas, carefully slide a wooden skewer lengthwise through center of each kafta. Serve with Dipping Sauce.