# Lamb kofta (from Henrys HowTos)

Video: [How To Make Greek Lamb Kofta Kebabs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8) by [Henrys HowTos](https://www.youtube.com/@HenrysHowTos).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.40 per serving, ~$6.80 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$30.60* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$34.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$34, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 0.5 kg lamb mince
- 1 brown onion
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 tsp dry coriander
- 0.5 tsp dry cumin
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika
- 3 garlic cloves
- some tzatziki

## Steps

1. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=14s) Place half a kilo of lamb mince in a bowl and set aside.
2. [0:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=25s) Finely dice one brown onion on a cutting board.
3. [0:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=39s) Transfer the diced onion into a separate bowl.
4. [0:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=48s) Chop a handful of fresh parsley.
5. [0:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=59s) Add the chopped parsley to the bowl with the onion.
6. [1:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=102s) Season the vegetable mixture with salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, dry oregano, dry coriander, dry cumin, sweet paprika, and crushed garlic.
7. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=125s) Mix the spices and vegetables together by hand.
8. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=133s) Add the seasoned mixture to the lamb mince.
9. [2:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=138s) Thoroughly knead and squeeze the meat and seasonings together until well incorporated.
10. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=156s) Cover the meat bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
11. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=204s) Prepare metal skewers and a bowl of warm water for shaping.
12. [3:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=236s) Take about half a handful of meat, shape it into a cylinder, and skewer it through the center.
13. [5:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienilqXlWs8&t=307s) Smooth and shape the meat along the skewer using wet hands.
14. Place the prepared skewers onto a preheated grill over medium to high heat.
15. Flip the skewers after thirty seconds to sear the meat.
16. Continue flipping every thirty seconds until cooked through.
17. Remove the cooked kebabs from the skewers onto a serving plate and serve with tzatziki.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- plastic wrap
- metal skewers
- grill

## What the video didn't say

- refrigeration time between 4 hours and overnight
- grill temperature settings

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