The smoke from kefta stalls fills Jemaa el-Fna square every evening. Recreate the street-food classic at home on a grill or griddle pan.
Recipe: Kefta Brochettes (Moroccan Grilled Kebabs)
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total25 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Calories~410
Ingredients
- 700 g ground beef or lamb (20% fat)
- 1 small onion, grated and squeezed
- ¼ cup chopped parsley and cilantro
- 1½ tsp cumin, 1½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp ras el hanout
- Flatbread, chlada and harissa to serve
Instructions
- Knead all kefta ingredients 2 minutes until sticky.
- Shape around skewers into long sausages.
- Grill over high heat 4–5 minutes per side.
- Serve in bread with salad and harissa.
Tips for success
- Chill the skewers 20 minutes before grilling so they hold their shape.
