Kafta Meshwiye

Ingredients

• 600 g ground lambSubstitute: ground beef
• 1 large bunch fresh parsley
• 1 large onion
• 1 tbsp seven spiceSubstitute: allspice + cinnamon + pepper
• 10 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 rounds pita breadSubstitute: flatbread

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop parsley and grate onion, squeeze out excess liquid.

2. 2

   Mix lamb with parsley, onion, seven spice, salt, and pepper. Knead well for 5 minutes until paste-like.

3. 3

   Shape onto flat metal skewers in long sausage shapes, pressing firmly.

4. 4

   For toum: blend garlic with salt, slowly drizzle in oil and lemon juice until a fluffy white sauce forms.

5. 5

   Grill kafta over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until charred outside, juicy inside.

6. 6

   Serve on warm pita with toum, pickled turnips, tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon.