Tarb (Grilled Kofta Wrapped in Lamb Fat)

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Tarb kofta is a traditional Eid al-Adha meal. It is a heavy but delicious dish for family celebrations.

You can find many restaurants which usually serve grilled chicken, grilled meat, Kofta, Tarb, kebab, and other grilled meat products along with rice, pasta, and desserts.

What Is Tarb in Egyptian Food?

Tarb is kofta wrapped in a layer of lamb fat that has then been grilled to a golden brown color.

It is a beautiful fatty twist of the usual “Kofta“. Kofta is made of minced meat, onions, a bit of minced fat, and spices mixed.

This recipe brings a whole new dimension of flavors and textures to one of the most popular dishes in Egypt and across the Middle East.

What Is Tarb Made Of?

This Grilled Kofta Wrapped in Lamb Fat is very easy to make. First, you start by chopping the onion and adding it to the minced lamb.

Then add the salt, pepper, spices, and parsley. Mix well together and leave for at least one hour.

Mold the kofta in finger-like shapes, and cut the Tarb into small pieces. Place the kofta fingers inside the pieces and roll each one separately.

Stack the fingers on a baking tray and season with salt and pepper. Add water.

Place the baking tray in an oven on medium heat for one and a half hours until cooked. Serve.

There are specialized grilled meat products restaurants all over Egypt. That is where you can find this Grilled Kofta Wrapped in Lamb Fat.

If you want to make it at home, simply follow the recipe below. I hope you enjoy it!!

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Tarb (kofta wrapped in lamb fat)

Magda El Mahdawi

Tarb kofta is a traditional Eid al-Adha meal. It is a heavy but delicious dish for family celebrations.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Egyptian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• One medium onion
• 1 kg minced lamb
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon spices
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• Tarb lamb fat
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

 

• Chop the onion and add to the minced lamb. Then add the salt, pepper, spices and parsley. Mix well together and leave for at least one hour.
• Mold the kofta in finger like shapes, and cut the Tarb into small pieces. Place the kofta fingers inside the tarb pieces and roll each one separately.
• Stack the fingers on a baking tray and season with salt and pepper. Add water.
• Place the baking tray in an oven on medium heat for one and a half hours until cooked. Serve.

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