Nitrate & Nitrite Free Ginger-Turmeric Beef Kofta Bites with Cucumber
Total time50 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time15 min
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4 servings
For the kofta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Ā¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- 1 english cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated ginger, turmeric, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix with your hands until the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute ā do not overwork.
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and the mixture to firm slightly.
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