Name: Lamb Kofta with Tabbouleh and Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped; 0.5 small onion, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground coriander; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 1 cup fine bulgur; 1.5 cups hot water; 2 large tomatoes, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil (for tabbouleh); 0.25 cup tahini; 2 tbsp cold water; 1 clove garlic, crushed (for sauce)

1. For the kofta: In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, parsley, mint, grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well until just combined. Form into 8-10 oblong patties or shapes around skewers if grilling. 2. For the tabbouleh: Place bulgur in a large bowl. Pour hot water over it and let sit for 15-20 minutes, or until softened. Drain any excess water and fluff with a fork. 3. To the bulgur, add diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, fresh parsley, fresh mint, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. 4. For the tahini sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, cold water, crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency. 5. Cook the kofta: Heat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook kofta for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. 6. Serve kofta immediately with tabbouleh and a generous drizzle of tahini sauce.

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