Vegetarian Kofta Kabobs
Combine the bulgur wheat and vegetable stock in a saucepan.Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes, or until liquid hasbeen absorbed. Set aside to cool.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the adzuki beans, 2tablespoons of olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cilantro, hotsauce, and the egg. Mash with a potato masher or sturdy whiskuntil fairly smooth. Soak the bread in milk, then squeeze out theexcess; add to the bean mixture along with the bulgur. Mix usingyour hands until everything is well blended. Cover, and refrigeratefor 1 hour, or until firm.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).Wet your hands, and form the kofta into 32 oval shapes. Press ontoskewers four at a time. Brush with remaining olive oil. Place on abaking sheet or broiling pan.Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn over, brushagain with oil, and continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes, until crispy.
Equipment
- 1 cup bulgur
- 2 cups vegetable broth or stock
- 1 (18.75 ounce) can adzuki beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup stale whole wheat bread cubes
- 1 cup skim milk
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 (12-inch) skewers