Ebru EkşioğluCuisinier de Ligne
19 July 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

This Egyptian kofta is made by mixing ground beef with cumin, coriander seeds, and parsley, shaping it into long cylinders, and grilling it. Boldly spiced and served with tahini sauce, it stands out from other Middle Eastern kofta dishes.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Mix the kofta

15 min

Thoroughly mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander seeds, parsley, and salt.

2

Shape the kofta

15 min

Shape the mixture into long cylinders and thread them onto skewers.

3

Grill

14 min

Grill over medium-high heat for 12 to 14 minutes, turning until browned on all sides.

4

Make the tahini sauce

5 min

Mix the tahini and lemon juice with a little water until pourable.

5

Serve

Serve hot with the tahini sauce and bread.

Reminder

Store uncooked marinated kofta in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 2 months. Refrigerate cooked kofta for up to 2 days.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
420 kcalCalories
28 gProtein
8 gCarbohydrate
30 gFat
2 gFiber
2 gSugar
480 mgSodium
8 gSaturated Fat
Protein 27% Carbohydrate 8% Fat 65%
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