kofta
🇪🇬 A dish from Egypt
Kofta is a family of meatball or meatloaf dishes found in South Asian, Central Asian, Balkan, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Caucasian cuisines. In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced meat—usually beef, chicken, lamb or mutton, camel, seldom pork, or a mixture—mixed with spices and sometimes other ingredients.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | minced meat, onion, garlic, spices, parsley |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | shaped into balls or logs, grilled or fried |
| 👅Flavour & style | savoury, herby, spiced |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | main course, often with bread or rice |
More food from Egypt
Frequently asked questions
Where does kofta come from?
kofta is a dish that originated in Egypt.
What is kofta?
Kofta is a family of meatball or meatloaf dishes found in South Asian, Central Asian, Balkan, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Caucasian cuisines. In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced meat—usually beef, chicken, lamb or mutton, camel, seldom pork, or a mixture—mixed with spices and sometimes other ingredients.