Kafta Naye
Kafta Naye
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red capsicum, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch mint, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
- 1 onion, sliced, for garnish
- as needed Lebanese bread, warm, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing your fresh herbs and vegetables. Finely chop the parsley, mint, red capsicum, and dice the onion. Ensure all ingredients are very finely prepared for optimal texture in the Kafta Naye.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, mint, red capsicum, and diced onion.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the 500 grams of lamb mince to the bowl with the chopped ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Season the mixture generously with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of allspice, 1 tablespoon of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until they are well combined. It's crucial to mix until the spices and vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the lamb mince.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Firmly press the Kafta Naye mixture onto a serving plate or into a shallow bowl, forming a compact and even layer. You can use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth the surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Drizzle the shaped Kafta Naye generously with additional olive oil.
- 8
Garnish the dish with fresh mint leaves and thinly sliced onion.
- 9
Serve the Kafta Naye immediately with warm Lebanese bread. Enjoy this traditional Lebanese dish with loved ones.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Kafta Naye
- 500 g lamb mince
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red capsicum, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch mint, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
- 1 onion, sliced, for garnish
- as needed Lebanese bread, warm, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing your fresh herbs and vegetables. Finely chop the parsley, mint, red capsicum, and dice the onion. Ensure all ingredients are very finely prepared for optimal texture in the Kafta Naye.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, mint, red capsicum, and diced onion.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the 500 grams of lamb mince to the bowl with the chopped ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Season the mixture generously with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of allspice, 1 tablespoon of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until they are well combined. It's crucial to mix until the spices and vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the lamb mince.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Firmly press the Kafta Naye mixture onto a serving plate or into a shallow bowl, forming a compact and even layer. You can use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth the surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Drizzle the shaped Kafta Naye generously with additional olive oil.
- 8
Garnish the dish with fresh mint leaves and thinly sliced onion.
- 9
Serve the Kafta Naye immediately with warm Lebanese bread. Enjoy this traditional Lebanese dish with loved ones.