# Egyptian Grilled Kofta

A traditional Egyptian grilled kofta known for its juicy texture and rich flavor.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 gram minced meat with a percentage of fat
- 1 large grated onion
- onion water
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- salt
- pepper
- a workshop nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp sauce
- black pepper
- a grill oil

## Instructions

1. Grate onions and squeeze out the water, reserving the onion water.
2. Combine minced meat, grated onions, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and baking soda.
3. Knead the mixture well until the meat forms threads.
4. Mix the reserved onion water with sauce, black pepper, and oil.
5. Soak wood skewers in water.
6. Form the kofta onto the wood skewers, wetting hands with the onion water mixture and pressing fingers on the kofta to create its shape.
7. Refrigerate the kofta for a short time to help it hold its shape.
8. Grill the kofta on a grill for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked, or bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes on the middle rack.

## Equipment

- grill
- oven
- wood skewers

## Tips

- Squeeze grated onions well to remove water.
- Knead the meat mixture thoroughly until it forms threads.
- Soak wood skewers in water before use to prevent burning.
- Refrigerate kofta briefly before grilling to help it hold its shape.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9FA1G7U/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/24b2295b-67ed-4142-8c46-ebed11096a4b
- Extracted: 2026-04-23

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