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Nutritional Values

🔥800kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑60gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

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Kofta bil Tahini

How to order / say it
Say it كفتة بالطحينية — [KOF-tah bil tah-hee-nah]
Order I'd like the kofta bil tahini, please.
Locally أود الكفتة بالطحينية، من فضلك.
Say locally

Kofta baked in a creamy tahini sauce, served with flatbread.

Why try it?

This dish combines the popular taste of kofta with the nutty, creamy tahini sauce prevalent in Middle Eastern cuisine, offering a glimpse into Jordan's love for hearty, flavorful meals.

How it tastes

The kofta is juicy and rich, seasoned with herbs and spices, while the tahini sauce adds a creamy, slightly tangy element that perfectly complements the meat.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Originating in the early 20th century, kofta bil tahini combines influences from traditional kofta recipes and the local use of tahini, growing in popularity throughout Jordan for its comforting taste and simplicity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g ground lamb
  • 🥣 200 g tahini
  • 🌿 50 g parsley
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 5 cloves garlic
  • 🍋 1 large lemon
  • 🧂 10 g spices

Method

  1. 1 Mix ground lamb with spices, parsley, onions, and garlic.
  2. 2 Form kofta shapes and bake slightly in the oven.
  3. 3 Mix tahini with lemon juice and water to form a sauce.
  4. 4 Cover kofta with tahini sauce and bake until cooked through.

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