Parmesan Egyptian Rice Koftas Recipes

PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with a lid, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and teaspoon salt. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add butter, Parmesan, and parsley; fluff gently with a fork.

EGYPTIAN KOFTA

Steps:

• In a ziped bag , combine the mince, onion, garlic, mint, parsley, chilli flakes, paprika, ginger, cumin and coriander.
• Use a food processor to ground the mixture of meat.
• Shape small handfuls of the mixture into short sausages, and slide them onto metal skewers (or soaked bamboo skewers). Place them onto a lined baking tray and refrigerate covered for 20 minutes.
• Heat an oiled barbecue plate to high. Place the koftas on the surface and reduce the heat to a low setting. Cook for 20 minutes, turning koftas occasionally, or until cooked through.
• Transfer the cooked koftas to a tray and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes and serve with your choice of salad, bread, and other sides.

KOFTIT ROZ (RICE MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Puree the sauce ingredients in blender/food processor.
• Combine together together all the kofta ingredients in a large bowl.
• Ball your kofta into 1.5 inch balls and place in a 9in x 9in oven safe pan.
• Pour sauce over kofta and cook in oven for 45-60 minutes turning once.