Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Use my link to check out the Griddle and my other favourite cookware from MadeIn - madein.cc/0725-middleeats
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Smash burgers are one of my favourite sandwiches to make when I'm craving a meaty sandwich. They're so easy and tasty, but when I want something with a bit more flavour, I turn to kofta instead. So I was thinking, what would happen if I took my juicy egyptian kofta, and turned it into a smash burger
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🍳 My Kitchen Equipment 🥘
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Ninja Ice cream machine: geni.us/NinjaCreamiMachine
BBQ Skewers: geni.us/c67Dq
Blender: geni.us/VitamixBlender2300
Food Thermometer: geni.us/CC34osG
Citrus Juicer: geni.us/8xWwcBB
Stainless Steel Cookware: geni.us/EsaLACR
Pyrex Jugs: geni.us/QAuvNNB
Stick blender: geni.us/E2FNym
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Sony a7c: geni.us/atNOY3P
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 geni.us/0Pe3jm
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Kofta:
1.5 kg Minced meat 30% fat (lamb, beef or a mix of both is recommended)
3 Tsp Salt
2.5 Tsp Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
160g Drained grated onion from (requires 2 medium onions to make)
25g Parsley, after removing the stems this should be roughly 13g of leaves
Kofta mixture:
500g minced lamb 20% fat (substitute with beef)
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
55g drained grated onion (roughly half an onion)
8g parsley leaves (finely chopped)
Matchstick potatoes:
3 large frying potatoes
1 tbsp white vinegar (or apple cider)
1 litre vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
Tahini burger sauce:
75g yoghurt
50g tahini paste
50ml water
20ml lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
50g burger pickle or sweet gherkin
Grilled onions:
1 white/brown onion
2 tbsp vegetable oil
100ml water
1/4-1/2 tsp salt
Tomato and parsley salad:
1 large plum or beef tomato
handful of parsley leaves (chopped)
1/8-1/4 tsp salt
4 buns
Use my link to check out the Griddle and my other favourite cookware from MadeIn - madein.cc/0725-middleeats
___
Smash burgers are one of my favourite sandwiches to make when I'm craving a meaty sandwich. They're so easy and tasty, but when I want something with a bit more flavour, I turn to kofta instead. So I was thinking, what would happen if I took my juicy egyptian kofta, and turned it into a smash burger
___
Our new e-book is finally here, and it's packed with all the good stuff. We're talking easy Middle Eastern recipes that'll make your kitchen smell amazing and your taste buds dance. Whether you're cooking for yourself or throwing a dinner party, I've got you covered. Grab your copy now and get cooking payhip.com/b/hMV0y
___
Want to help us make more awesome recipes like this every week?
🧆 Join our Patreon and come hang out with us on our discord server patreon.com/MiddleEats
☕ Or buy us a coffee ko-fi.com/MiddleEats
___
🌍 Stay connected 🌍
You can reach us on instagram and we'd love to see any recipes you cook.
➥Instagram instagram.com/itsmiddleeats
___
🍳 My Kitchen Equipment 🥘
(These links are amazon affiliated and help support the channel at no extra cost to you)
Ninja Ice cream machine: geni.us/NinjaCreamiMachine
BBQ Skewers: geni.us/c67Dq
Blender: geni.us/VitamixBlender2300
Food Thermometer: geni.us/CC34osG
Citrus Juicer: geni.us/8xWwcBB
Stainless Steel Cookware: geni.us/EsaLACR
Pyrex Jugs: geni.us/QAuvNNB
Stick blender: geni.us/E2FNym
📷 My Filming Equipment 🎥
Sony a7c: geni.us/atNOY3P
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 geni.us/0Pe3jm
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Kofta:
1.5 kg Minced meat 30% fat (lamb, beef or a mix of both is recommended)
3 Tsp Salt
2.5 Tsp Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
160g Drained grated onion from (requires 2 medium onions to make)
25g Parsley, after removing the stems this should be roughly 13g of leaves
Kofta mixture:
500g minced lamb 20% fat (substitute with beef)
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
55g drained grated onion (roughly half an onion)
8g parsley leaves (finely chopped)
Matchstick potatoes:
3 large frying potatoes
1 tbsp white vinegar (or apple cider)
1 litre vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
Tahini burger sauce:
75g yoghurt
50g tahini paste
50ml water
20ml lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
50g burger pickle or sweet gherkin
Grilled onions:
1 white/brown onion
2 tbsp vegetable oil
100ml water
1/4-1/2 tsp salt
Tomato and parsley salad:
1 large plum or beef tomato
handful of parsley leaves (chopped)
1/8-1/4 tsp salt
4 buns
