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.
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
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- 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.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill pan until lightly golden.
- 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