1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1.1lb lean beef or lamb mince
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg
Oil
Satay sticks or metal skewers
Peel onion and grate. Squeeze out onion juice and discard. Crush, peel and finely chop garlic. Place mince in a bowl and mix in onion, garlic, mint, salt, cumin, allspice and egg.
Mix until well combined. With wet hands, shape into 4-5cm long cylinders. Thread onto soaked satay sticks or metal skewers. Brush with oil and cook on the grill or hotplate, turning frequently until cooked through. The outside should be crisp.
Serve in pita bread with Cucumber Raita and Tomato Salsa.
Serves 4 to 6.
David B. February 9th, 2010
Posted In: Meat Poultry & Fish