Finely grate onion and finely chop parsley; keep both in the mixture.

Ingredients

• 800 gBeef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw
• 180 gOnions, raw
• 45 gParsley, fresh
• 4 gSpices, cumin seed
• 3 gSpices, allspice, ground
• 1 gSpices, cinnamon, ground
• 2 gSpices, pepper, black
• 6 gSalt, table

Method

1. Finely grate onion and finely chop parsley; keep both in the mixture.
2. Knead beef, onion, parsley, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper and salt for 8 minutes until cohesive.
3. Rest covered in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so the mixture firms.
4. Divide mixture into eight equal portions and shape long cylinders around eight metal skewers.
5. Grill at 220 °C for 5 minutes on one side, turn and grill another 5 minutes until the centre reaches 72 °C.
6. Rest for 3 minutes and serve two kafta per portion.