kafta
Middle Eastern meatballs
Kafta is a Middle Eastern dish of ground meat—usually lamb or beef—mixed with onions, parsley, and spices, then shaped onto skewers and grilled.
The mixture may also be formed into patties or balls.
Spellings vary: kofta, kefta, köfte.
We ordered kafta kebabs with hummus and flatbread.
Mideast coastal nation
- SyriaLevant country, capital Damascus
- JordanLevantine nation or name
- PalestineLevantine coastal region
- EgyptNortheastern African nation
Iraq · Turkey · Arab · Levantine · Mediterranean · mezze · pita · tabbouleh
Staple cereal grain
- pitaHollow Middle Eastern bread
- tahiniGround sesame paste
- yogurt sauceCultured milk-based condiment
- tomato sauceCooked, seasoned puréed fruit
hummus · pickles · onions · tomatoes · wrap · platter · garnish · lemon
Processed sheep meat
- ground beefChopped cattle flesh
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
mixing · shaping · patties · kneading · flattening · minced · formed · molded
Lebanon
Mideast coastal nation
- SyriaLevant country, capital Damascus
- JordanLevantine nation or name
- PalestineLevantine coastal region
Egypt · Iraq · Turkey · Arab · Levantine · Mediterranean · mezze · pita · tabbouleh · hummus
rice
Staple cereal grain
- pitaHollow Middle Eastern bread
- tahiniGround sesame paste
- yogurt sauceCultured milk-based condiment
tomato sauce · hummus · pickles · onions · tomatoes · wrap · platter · garnish · lemon · pomegranate molasses
ground lamb
Processed sheep meat
- ground beefChopped cattle flesh
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
garlic · mixing · shaping · patties · kneading · flattening · minced · formed · molded · handmade
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- allspiceMultiplex tropical seasoning
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
paprika · sumac · black pepper · salt · nutmeg · cardamom · mint · onion powder · parsley · seasoned
skewers
Pointed rods for cooking
flames · sear · embers · firepit · flatbread · outdoor · kebab · marinade · basting · roasting
kaftasteak
Thick beef slice
filet mignon · prime rib · rack of lamb · beef tenderloin · pork chop
kaftahamburger
Ground beef sandwich
meatloaf · sausage · hot dog · Swedish meatballs · bratwurst
kaftatofu
Coagulated soy milk block
tempeh · seitan · falafel · veggie burger · bean patty