Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

great! I added a ton of spices to make it taste a bit more authentic. I served over cuscus and stewed vegetables.

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Charisma

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2008

I was not happy with the recipe at all it tasted like a meatloaf. So I took the advice of Sister Serena and it was absolutely awesome!! My husband is from Egypt and he said this way was just like home.

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Safiyyah

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2008

This gets 4 stars only after I changed it quite a bit. I didn't even try the recipe as printed because it looks so bland.I added 3 TB dry chili flakes. 2TB each minced ginger & garlic. 1 small diced red onion. 1 whole egg instead of just the yolk, and a bunch of chopped fresh cilantro. I think you would normally do parsley instead of cilantro but I just love cilantro.

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2007

My dear, I have never been to the Middle East, but your kofta recipe certainly transported me there! A delicious blend of spices and flavors and a simple method of cooking. I did add some paprika and fresh cilantro, and the flavors were exotic. I served it with homemade hummus, pocket bread and the Eggplant Curry, and couscous from the website, and WOW! A very picky eater with our dinner guests had thirds! And lots of compliments. Thanks for a superb addition to my recipe collection.

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2007

My Husband is from Egypt & I am still learning how to cook traditional Egyption foods for him and our 3 years old son He loved this Kofta he said it was right on the money. Thanks

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2006

This is not the recipe for Kofta! Where are the spices?! This recipe seems like its for meatballs, but without the breadcrumbs. Kofta needs minced onion, a bunch of finely chopped parsley, 1 tsp. allspice, 1 tsp. salt, pepper mix well into 1lb. ground beef. Don't overmix!

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2005

I was hoping for something unique with this, but was disappointed with the results. Mine turned out like a dry, hotdog shaped meatloaf. It didn't have the Mediteranian flavor I was looking for. I stuck with the original recipe, except to add paprika, as one reviewer suggested. I also broiled it in the oven rather than cooking it on the grill.

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2005

Traditionally Kofta is made with finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. My husband makes really good Kofta and that is what he normally puts.

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