RaMaDaN ReCiPe

[Sand 5]

Koftas

1 lb ground lamb

1 ea egg -- lightly beaten

1 ea sm onion -- finely chopped

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

2 tsp tumeric

1/2 tsp ground allspice

salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients together by hand until thoroughly mixed.

Shape 1/4 cup of mixture around a skewer to form a flattened sausage shape three to four inches long. Then grill over hot coals for about five minutes per side.

Serve topped with yogurt mixed with lemon juice and crushed garlic.

[Meriem_DZ 37]

MMMMMMMM that looks good. I will try that sometime. Chorba, Chicken, homemade french bread is on our menu for tonight.

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Since I'm in the spirit this morning I'll add one that I plan on making for Iftar tonight....

Sambousa

1lb ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup slivered almonds or pinenuts

Egg roll wrappers

Saute ground beef and onion until brown then drain off fat. Add the remaining ingredients. Let cool completely. Fill egg roll wrappers and fold into a triangular shape. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown. Drain on papertowels. Enjoy!

[MrsAmera 41]

Oh those look good - I'm going to make them too LOL

[Jenn! 918]

Fill egg roll wrappers and fold into a triangular shape.

Oh right, like it's just that easy. I can't even wrap a birthday present.

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Believe me, it took some practice to get them looking like that photo. You should've seen the mess I made of them the first time I made them.

Fill egg roll wrappers and fold into a triangular shape.

Oh right, like it's just that easy. I can't even wrap a birthday present.

[MrsAmera 41]

Isn't there like a yogurt sauce or something that you put on top of them? I remember these from a Lebanese restaurant..

[ya falaha! 0]

On the sambousa? I've never had a yogurt sauce on them but it sounds good. Maybe something like tzaziki?

[MrsAmera 41]

That could be it. Sorry my Middle Eastern food repetoire is not so great lol Moroccan food is a long stretch from traditional Middle Eastern food. I am going to try to find the sauce.

I think this would be the lebanese version with the sauce. Which I am a big fan of,

Lebanese Baked Kibbeh

1 pound lean ground lamb (or beef)

1/2 cup bulgur

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 TBSP walnuts

2 TBSP water

1 TBSP vegetable oil

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Rinse and soak bulgur: Place bulgur in small bowl and cover with water. Pour off through a sieve (or cheesecloth). Repeat until water runs clear. Cover bulgur and let soak about 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess water.

Combine meat, bulgur, onion, and spices. Process by hand (similar to kneading meatloaf) until doughy.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8 inch square baking dish. Press half the meat mixture into the pan. Sprinkle in nuts. Cover with remaining meat. While still in pan cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Brush oil over top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until firm and browned well. Serve from pan or invert onto platter.

Notes: There are other variations of this common Mediterranean dish, including a fried version. And a raw one. The first few bites of this were odd to me. I think I was expecting it to taste differently. But then the spices started to mingle in the back of my mouth and I liked it better with each bite. Also, I served it with a cucumber yogurt sauce that I think helped make it more complex. Otherwise, it might be better as a first course and not a main course.

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

3/4 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and diced

1 TBSP ground cumin

1 TBSP garlic, minced

1 tsp ground white pepper

[doodlebug 3]

where's a good drooling icon when ya need it???

[Sand 5]

and who's going to make salad

[aya*abouelnasr 0]

Is the allspice the same allspice you use for baking? Or is it an ME allspice?

Edited September 13, 2007 by tammy sue kay

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It's the same allspice that you use for baking.

Is the allspice the same allspice you use for baking? Or is it an ME allspice?

[Mrs. Beasley 7]

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Edited September 13, 2007 by Malak_Rachid

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Attention Jordan ladies....

I'm looking for a recipe for Mansaf. I've never made it or eaten it before but it looks delicious! Thanks!