Lamb Kefta with Dates

 

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, March 9, 2012

[Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger]

Adapted from The Ethnic Paris Cookbook 
Readapted from www.seriouseats.com

Ingredients

serves serves 3 to 4, active time 30 minutes, total time 45 minutes

17 dates

1 pound ground lamb

One large onion, diced
Two cloves garlic

Salt and pepper

1. Add the dates and garlic to a food processor, and process until  finely chopped. Use a spatula to scrape down any bits that have stuck to the sides. Add the dates and diced onions to the ground lamb. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Divide mixture into four pieces.
3. Using metal skewers, form lamb into logs and thread a skewer through the center.  Place on a foil-lined baking pan.
4. Bake in a 375 degree oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

 Adapted from http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/03/lamb-kefta-with-dates-and-sage.html