Kefta With Chermoula (yields 4 Servings of Meat With 1 Cup of Sauce)

Intro: Kefta With Chermoula (yields 4 Servings of Meat With 1 Cup of Sauce)

A Mediterranean meat dish with Middle Eastern spices. Recipe from Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.

STEP 1: MIX INGREDIENTS FOR KEFTA

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.

STEP 2: PREHEAT GRILL

Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat.

Lightly oil grill or grill pan.

STEP 3: PREPARE SKEWERS

Divide meat mixture into eighths.

Shape one portion around the skewer in a sausage like shape. It should be no longer than 6 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Set aside.

Repeat with remaining portions.

Place skewers on grill, with about 1 inch in between to avoid steaming.

Cook until desired doneness, turning off, with a good char on the outside.

STEP 4: PREPARE CHERMOULA

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Add more oil and/or lemon juice if needed to obtain a fairly loose and spreadable consistency.

If using a food processor or blender:

Combine all ingredients except oil in container.

Pulse until combined.

With motor running, add oil in a steady stream.

Obtain the same consistency as above.

Able to be placed in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

STEP 5: PREPARE THE DISH

Spoon Chermoula over Kefta. Use as much as desired.