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Kefta

Name: Kefta
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 500 grams ground lamb or beef; 1 medium, finely chopped onion; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Kefta is a traditional Moroccan dish consisting of spiced ground meat, usually lamb or beef, formed into small meatballs or patties. It is richly flavored with herbs and spices like cumin, paprika, and coriander, reflecting Morocco's vibrant culinary heritage. Commonly served with tomato sauce or grilled, kefta holds a significant place in Moroccan social and family meals.

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Moroccan70%

Middle Eastern20%

New World10%

Ingredients

ground lamb or beef
500 grams
onion
1 medium, finely chopped
garlic
3 cloves, minced
fresh parsley
1/4 cup, chopped
ground cumin
1 teaspoon
ground paprika
1 teaspoon
ground coriander
1 teaspoon
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
olive oil
2 tablespoons

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Kefta originated in North Africa, with Moroccan versions influenced by the region's abundant spices and pastoral lifestyle. The dish developed as a way to make ground meat flavorful and tender, often cooked over charcoal fires.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Moroccan70%

ingredients+techniques

Middle Eastern20%

ingredient_origin

New World10%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

mixing shaping grilling simmering

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