Ingredients

• 500g ground beef or lamb
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the tahini sauce:
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Water to thin the sauce
• For the rice:
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Shape the mixture into oval patties, ensuring they are of uniform size for even cooking.
3. Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the kofta patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a bowl. Gradually add water until you reach your desired consistency.
5. For the rice, rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add the rice, and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
6. Serve the kofta warm over a bed of rice, drizzled with tahini sauce.