Bacon Koftas

Name: Bacon Koftas
Ingredients: 8 ounces lean good-quality coarsely-chopped bacon; 1 12 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 finely grated lemon, zest of; 1 egg white; ground black pepper; 1 pinch paprika; lemon rind (to garnish); fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces lean good-quality coarsely-chopped bacon
1 12 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
2 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
1 egg white
ground black pepper
1 pinch paprika
lemon rind (to garnish)
fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

Directions

1

Place the bacon in a food processor with the bread crumbs, scallions, parsley, lemon rind, egg white and pepper; Process the mixture until it is finely chopped and begins to bind together; Alternatively, use a chopper.
2

Divide the bacon mixture into eight even-size pieces and shape into long ovals around the eight previously soaked wooden or bamboo skewers.
3

Sprinkle the koftas with paprika and cook under a hot broiler or on a barbeque for about 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
4

Garnish with lemon rind and parsley leawves, then serve hot with lemon rice and salad.