Kofta Kebab

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1. 1Step 1: Place the grated onion in a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl and press firmly with the back of a spoon to extract most of the juice. Reserve the onion pulp.
2. 2Step 2: Tear the hot dog bun into small pieces and place them in a small bowl. Pour the collected onion juice (or water) over the bread. Let it soak for 3–4 minutes until completely soft.
3. 3Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, squeezed onion pulp, salt, black pepper, baharat, parsley, and flour (if using).
4. 4Step 4: Squeeze the excess liquid out of the soaked bread and add the softened bread to the meat mixture.
5. 5Step 5: Mix everything together with your hands until well incorporated and the mixture becomes slightly paste-like.
6. 6Step 6: If making meatballs, roll into 2-tablespoon portions. Otherwise, mold the meat mixture into long finger shapes around wooden or metal skewers. (Tip: Wet your hands with any leftover onion juice while shaping for extra flavor!)
7. 7Step 7: Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
8. 8Step 8: Place the kofta kebabs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Cover with another piece of foil and bake for 10–15 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: While the kofta is baking, preheat your grill to high and grease the grates well. Transfer the par-baked kofta straight from the oven to the hot grill. Grill for 5 minutes or less, just until you get nice grill marks and a deep brown color.
10. 10Step 10: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy hot with side dishes and dips like toomeya, taktouka, or tahini sauce.