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Fish koftas

Irresistibly Tender Fish Koftas with Mint Yogurt Delight

Delightful fish koftas infused with warming spices and served with a mint yogurt dip, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 127

Ingredients
  

For the Koftas
  • 500 grams White Fish Fillets Can use snapper or barramundi
  • 1 unit Egg White Acts as a binder
  • 1 unit Red Onion Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • to taste teaspoon Cooking Salt (Kosher)
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Flour Can replace with cornflour
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Optional
  • 100 grams Danish Feta Can use Greek feta
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Minted Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • to taste teaspoon Kosher Salt (for yogurt)
Optional Garnish
  • to taste tablespoon Chopped Parsley or Coriander

Equipment

  • food processor
  • non-stick pan
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing the white fish fillets and egg white into a food processor. Blitz on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Add grated red onion, minced garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, cooking salt, rice flour, and chopped parsley to the fish mixture. Blitz until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the crumbled Danish feta using a spatula. Ensure not to overmix; the feta should be slightly visible.
  4. With wet hands, form the mixture into 10-12 cylindrical shapes, each about the size of a golf ball, and thread onto skewers.
  5. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the skewers for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 50°C (122°F).
  6. Transfer cooked koftas to a serving platter and serve with minted yogurt sauce. Enjoy with Jewelled rice pilaf or warm flatbreads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 230mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure fish is entirely dry before processing and soak wooden skewers to prevent burning.

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