Recipes
beef kofta
TZATZIKI & MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD MANSION ON FORSYTHE BEEF KOFTA 6-10 each Bamboo skewers * can also use shish kebab swords. 1 piece sandwich bread, toasted 1 lb ground beef ½ each onion, grated 2 each garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp Ground pepper ¼ tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp Allspice ¼ tsp Nutmeg ½ tsp Ground cumin ½ tsp Sumac (optional) ¼ tsp Cinnamon ½ tsp (2-3 sprigs)Fresh rosemary, chopped fine ½ tsp (2-3 sprigs)Fresh oregano, chopped fine
TZATZIKI ½ each Lg. cucumber unpeeled 1 ½ cups Full fat greek yogurt 2 each Garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbs Extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbs Distilled white vinegar ½ tsp Salt 1 Tbs Fresh dill, minced
METHOD
MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD 1 each Cucumber, peeled and seeded 3-4 each slicing tomatoes ¼ each Small red onion ½ each Juice of lemon 1 tbs Red wine vinegar 1 tsp Sugar 1 tbs Mint, finely chopped 1 tbs Parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper
Soak bread in water for a few minutes; wring out slightly and transfer to a large stainless bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly using hands. Divide mixture into 3-4 oz. balls (approx. ½ cup) and form around skewers. Ideally, chill prior to grilling. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side, taking care not to burn skewers. Finish on top shelf of grill or in oven until beef is fully cooked. dd to a plate the starch and vegetable of your choice A and enjoy. *Serve with grilled pita or naan, chopped parsley, tzatziki, hummus and/or crumbled feta.
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METHOD
Grate cucumber and press through sieve or cheesecloth (or a clean towel) to remove excess liquid. Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl, including cucumber pulp. Best made the day before.
METHOD
Slice cucumber, wedge tomatoes and slice onion very thin. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and oil and pour over vegetables. Mix with chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper.
