Moroccan · appetizer
Moroccan Lamb Kebabs (Kefta Brochettes)
Moroccan Lamb Kebabs (Kefta Brochettes) reads umami 7.3, richness 4.9 and herbaceous 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan appetizer, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.3 · Richness 4.9 · Herbaceous 4.5 · Allium 3.6 · Heat 3.2 · Salinity 3.1 · Warm Spice 3.0 · Earthy 2.7 · Bitterness 2.1 · Smoke 1.4 · Floral 1.4 · Sweetness 1.3 · Citrus 0.9 · Nutty 0.9
What's in it (10)
- 1.5 lbs ground lamb
- 1 onion, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 30 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 52.5 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 1.7 g fat, 7.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Combine ground meat with grated onion, herbs, and all the spices, kneading well until the mixture is cohesive.
- Form the meat around flat skewers in long sausage shapes and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Grill over charcoal or a hot grill pan, turning frequently, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Serve with flatbread, harissa, and fresh tomatoes.
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- Meat Dumplings (Khinkali) — Georgian
- Kofta (Grilled Spiced Meat Skewers) — Egyptian
- Kefta Tagine with Eggs (Tagine Kefta Mkaouara) — Moroccan
- Dirty Rice — Cajun/Creole
- Cajun Dirty Rice Skillet — Cajun/Creole · Cajun
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.