Armenian Che Kufta (raw Lamb Patties)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup ground lamb (leg works well)
• 1 cup fine bulgur (cracked wheat)
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 1 cup parsley, chopped fine and divided
• 1 tablespoon green pepper, chopped fine
• 1 -2 scallion, chopped fine
• salt and pepper
• cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 lamb should be put through grinder three times.
• 2 mix in salt and pepper to taste, before adding bulgur and onions.
• 3 add salt to finely chopped green pepper, finely chopped green onions and finely chopped handful of parsley.
• 4 squeeze vegetables with hands to draw moisture and add to lamb.
• 5 also add cayenne pepper, if desired.
• 6 knead all together adding a little water until all ingredients stick together.
• 7 shape into patties and garnish with chopped parsley.
• 8 serve at once.