Cairo Street Food Kofta Burger (برجر كفتة شارع القاهرة)

Experience the vibrant flavors of Cairo street food with this delicious kofta burger recipe. This Egyptian twist on a classic burger is packed with aromatic spices and savory ingredients, making it a must-try for any food lover.

Cairo Street Food Kofta Burger (برجر كفتة شارع القاهرة)

Ingredients

  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato, and onion for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
  3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the kofta patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through.
  4. Toast the burger buns on the grill pan until lightly golden.
  5. Assemble the kofta burgers by placing a kofta patty on each bun and topping with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Grill pan or skillet Spatula Mixing bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the kofta burgers with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding a dollop of tahini sauce or a drizzle of hot sauce to your kofta burger.

Cost

$15