Lamb Koftas and Beer – Simple Beer and Bites

In, Australia we tend to think of and market beer as refreshingly summer drops.  However  for many of us, coming in from a bitingly cold day to enjoy a richly complex and hoppy ale is the epitome of winter satisfaction.  Lamb Koftas and Beer can be the perfect combination t have on that winters day.

You only need look at the huge range of flavors flooding the market to realise we’re in a golden age of thirst-quenching choice that spends all seasonal tastes.

Long gone are the days when your selection seemed limited to less than a handful of brands advertised on the telly during breaks in sport.

There’s a whole world of beer craft out there and Australia is at the forefront.

Whether you’re rugged up and out on the deck, inside cheering on your favorite team, or pairing an amber ale with a meaty dish or a crisp lager with seafood, there is a host of passionately brewed drops waiting for you at your local bottle shop.

Brew in Brief

We want to take a look a some of the most popular beers currently on the Australian Market.

James Boag’s Premium Lager

This beer is possibly the smoothest, most sophisticated Tasmanian You’ll ever meet.  It’s a classic, eminently drinkable lager characterized by its perfect balance of hops and malt.

James Squires The Swindler

Another James, this dry-hopped Sydney-brewed beauty will make you think it’s summer.  Its malty base finds synergy with tropical-fruit notes from a blend of Calypso and El Dorado hops.

Little Creatures Rogers Beer

Named after two brewing legends, Rogers is a delicious, wintry amber ale with toffee, caramel and malt flavors, Light-citrus hop notes and a lover, gentle bitterness.

James Squire Hop Thief

This rich, highly hopped American-Style pale ale is unique in that it changes its hops varieties according to seasons.  It’s a permanent release with a pleasant element of surprise.

Lamb Koftas and Beer The Recipe

Below is the recipe (check out more food and drink recipes and pairings here). We use to whip up some snacks on tat winters day so we can pair with our favorite beer.

Lamb Koftas

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 1 Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition facts: calories fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 550g lamb mince
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tbs cumin seeds
• 1 tbs fennel seeds, lightly crushed
• 1 tbs ground coriander
• 1 eggs
• ¾ cup Panko  breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
• ¼ cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 2.3 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1.3 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
• Plus extra sprigs, to serve
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
•  Plus extra lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

Method

1. To make the kofta, place mince, onion garlic, spices, egg, breadcrumbs, pine nuts and parsley into a large bowl. Season and mix well to combine.  Cover and set aside in the fridge for 10 minutes
2. Meanwhile, combine the yoghurt, mint, lemon juice and zest in a small bowl. Season, refrigerate until required.
3. Remove lamb mix from fridge and divide into 12 pieces. Shape into 10cm lengths and gently push onto skewers.
4. Heat a large, lightly oiled non -stick frying pan over medium heat and cook koftas, in batches, turning regularly, for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Serve koftas drizzled with mint yoghurt sauce, mint sprigs and lemon wedges.

 

Notes

Pro Tip : You will need 12 small wooden skewers soaked in cold water for 10 minutes to prevent burning or use metal skewers.