Baked Kofta Tray with Tahini

Ingredients

• 500 g finely ground beef
• A few sprigs parsley, very finely chopped
• A small tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice (sweet spice)
• Salt to taste
• Pine nuts for garnish
• Tahini sauce:
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups (about 500 ml) water

Method

1. Mix all the kofta ingredients well, then spread the kofta mixture in the baking tray after lightly oiling the tray.
2. Score or cut into portions as desired, then garnish with pine nuts.
3. Bake the kofta tray in a preheated oven at 200°C (about 390°F) — roughly 15 minutes with top heat and 15 minutes with bottom heat.
   Timers: 15 min
4. Prepare the tahini sauce separately: mix the sauce ingredients well, then pour it over the tray and leave for an additional 15 minutes until the sauce firms slightly.
   Timers: 15 min
5. Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the surface and serve.
6. Note: Adding tomato to the kofta makes spreading it in the tray easier.
7. For more delicious kofta dishes, see
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