Mediterranean Lamb Patties (Kofta)
These Lamb Patties (kofta patties) served in Pita Bread with salad and Tzatziki are a delicious summer meal or appetizer. It's like a small lamb burger, in a pita. Perfect as a lamb pita pocket or a lamb slider for lunch. My attempt to be a little bit healthier!
Ingredients
- 500 g /1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons harissa paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac optional
- lemon zest optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place all the ingredients into a bowl. Using your hands, mix until combined.
- 2
Using your hands, shape the meat into small balls, pressing firmly so it holds shape. Each patty is about 2"/5cm wide.
- 3
Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the lamb patties in small batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are cooked.
- 4
Serve in a pita or wrap with salad, yogurt sauce or tzatziki.
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