Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs ground lamb (may use up to 50% ground beef chuck)
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2 large eggs
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1 large white onion, grated
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5 -6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
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1/2 lemon, juice of (without seeds)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (may use 1/3 amount dried)
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced (may use 1/3 amount dried)
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced (may use 1/3 amount dried)
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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9 -12 metal skewers or 9 -12 bamboo skewers
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9 -10 large warmed pita bread or 9 -10 large lavash bread, pieces
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prepared tzatziki, sauce (buy this or you may use Tzatziki)
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crumbled feta cheese
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chopped fresh Italian parsley (use heavily for the best effect)
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chopped ripe tomatoes
Instructions
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them submerged in warm water for 30 minutes to one hour before using.
- Combine ingredients for kebabs in a mixing bowl and stir thoroughly or use hands to mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare grill.
- Oil your hands and make meatballs (koftas) or, if you prefer, torpedo shapes about 6-inches long and place these on prepared skewers (about 3 koftas per skewer) and set them onto waxed paper while finishing the others.
- When all skewers are prepared, grill them over moderately hot coals (may also use broiler or oven, but will lose the char-grilled flavor), until cooked through, turning once.
- Prepare sandwich by warming pita or lavash and placing three (4 if necessary) koftas on the bread or one torpedo, plus some of the tzatziki.
- Sprinkle heavily with the parsley, add some feta cheese, some chopped tomato, a light sprinkling of minced onion, a few pinches of za'atar and cayenne (if you like it spicy, but the za'atar gives a nice flavor!) (Or you may use whatever toppings you prefer).
- Roll up the bread without tearing it, wrap gently with foil or plastic wrap, and serve (I like to serve this with Greek Salad recipe#26384, and some fresh fruit, but lots of Greek and/or Middle Eastern recipes would go great with this!).