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Moroccan Lamb Kofta with Cucumber Salad

Spiced lamb patties with cumin, coriander and paprika grilled or pan-seared, with a fresh cucumber and herb salad.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander ground
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil, for the salad

Steps

1. Mix the lamb, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, garlic, parsley and 3/4 teaspoon salt until just combined and shape into 8 oval patties.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the kofta 5 to 6 minutes per side until they reach 160 F (71 C).
3. Toss the cucumber, onion, mint, lemon juice, salad oil and remaining salt together.
4. Serve the kofta with the salad.