Grilled Mackerel Kofta Recipe

Origin: Britain      Period: modern

Ingredients:

2kg mackerel
300g lard or lamb fat, finely chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
3 onions, finely chopped
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp hot chilli powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
sea salt, to taste

Grilled Mackerel Kofta Preparation:

Method:

Clean and gut the mackerel then fillet and remove the skins and pin bones. Mince the fish meat in a blender or by passing through a food mill.

Turn the fish meat into a bowl and combine with the fat, chopped parsley, onions, spices and salt. Use your hands to knead the mixture until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a smooth paste.

Shape the mixture into balls and flatten gently with your hands. Cook on a barbecue (or hot grill [broiler]) until nicely browned and cooked through. Serve immediately with a yoghurt and mint dipping sauce (or a hot pepper sauce).

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