Minced venison 500g Fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsp Onion 1, peeled and grated Cumin 1 tsp Dried mint 2 tsp Dried oregano 2 tsp Chilli flakes 2 tsp Paprika 2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Kit: The Garden Cook flat skewers 6

In a large bowl, mix the venison mince, breadcrumbs and onion until combined. Add the cumin, mint, oregano, chilli, paprika and salt and combine using your hands. Divide the mixture in to 6 equal balls. Firmly shape the balls around the metal skewers, making sure the meat is spread to an even thickness. Preheat the barbecue for direct high heat. Once hot, brush the cooking grate clean using a grill brush. Place the venison koftas on the grate and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the koftas and cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked through.

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Venison kofta kebabs

Swap lamb mince for local venison in this simple barbecue favourite

Roz Cooper, founder of The Garden Cook, shares her recipe for venison kofta kebabs

thegardencook.co.uk

Serves 6

You will need

Minced venison 500g
Fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsp
Onion 1, peeled and grated
Cumin 1 tsp
Dried mint 2 tsp
Dried oregano 2 tsp
Chilli flakes 2 tsp
Paprika 2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp

Kit:

The Garden Cook flat skewers 6

Method

In a large bowl, mix the venison mince, breadcrumbs and onion until combined. Add the cumin, mint, oregano, chilli, paprika and salt and combine using your hands.
Divide the mixture in to 6 equal balls. Firmly shape the balls around the metal skewers, making sure the meat is spread to an even thickness.
Preheat the barbecue for direct high heat. Once hot, brush the cooking grate clean using a grill brush. Place the venison koftas on the grate and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the koftas and cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked through.

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You will need

Minced venison 500g
Fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsp
Onion 1, peeled and grated
Cumin 1 tsp
Dried mint 2 tsp
Dried oregano 2 tsp
Chilli flakes 2 tsp
Paprika 2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp

Kit:

The Garden Cook flat skewers 6

Method

In a large bowl, mix the venison mince, breadcrumbs and onion until combined. Add the cumin, mint, oregano, chilli, paprika and salt and combine using your hands.
Divide the mixture in to 6 equal balls. Firmly shape the balls around the metal skewers, making sure the meat is spread to an even thickness.
Preheat the barbecue for direct high heat. Once hot, brush the cooking grate clean using a grill brush. Place the venison koftas on the grate and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the koftas and cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked through.

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