Ugandan Kabobs
Ugandan Kabobs
This delicious and easy-to-make Ugandan kabob recipe, perfect as a party appetizer, blends ground beef with a variety of flavorful spices and herbs. Serve them hot or cold with a yogurt-based dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 slices whole wheat bread
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 cup French-fried onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp coriander seed
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce:In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, salt, small jalapeno pepper, and 3 tablespoons chopped parsley. Stir well and set the dipping sauce aside.
- Prepare the Kabob Mixture:Soak the whole wheat bread slices in water for 3 minutes. Remove from water and squeeze out the excess moisture. Crumble the soaked bread into a large bowl.Add eggs, Worcestershire sauce, dried bread crumbs, French-fried onions, garlic, ginger, ground cumin, crushed coriander seed, 4 tablespoons parsley, and large jalapeno pepper. Mix thoroughly.Add the ground beef to the mixture and work it in with your hands until everything is well combined.
- Shape the Kabobs:Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls and set them aside.
- Fry the Kabobs:Heat 3 cups of oil in a large, deep frying pan to about 375°F (190°C).Fry the meatballs in batches, a few at a time, until they are brown and crispy on the outside, about 3-4 minutes per batch.To check for doneness, cut one meatball in half to ensure it's cooked through in the center.
- Drain and Serve:Remove the kabobs from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.Insert a toothpick into each kabob for easy serving and dipping.Serve hot or cold with the prepared yogurt dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Serve the kabobs with a side of fresh vegetables for a complete meal or appetizer spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 3.2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.8mg
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