Kofta Pita Sandwich with Garlic Tahini Sauce Recipe

Marinate:

• Add the saffron (if using) to a small bowl along with two tablespoons of warm water. Cover with plastic wrap and let bloom while you chop the onions and parsley.
• Add the ground beef to a medium bowl, along with the chopped onions, parsley, turmeric, sumac, saffron, 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Mix using clean hands until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and ideally, for 24 hours.

Garlic tahini sauce: 

• To make the sauce, combine the tahini paste, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor with a big pinch of salt; run the food processor until the garlic and tahini combine. With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and three tablespoons of warm water.
• If the sauce is still thick, add in another two tablespoons (one at a time) until the sauce thins to the proper consistency. Taste and adjust with additional salt as desired.

Make kofta:

• Shape the kofta kabobs into small patties or large ones. Grill them over medium-high heat.
• Smaller patties will take 3-4 minutes (approx.), larger ones will take 5-6 minutes (approx.)
• Serve kofta kabobs in warm pitas with sliced onions, cucumbers, sumac, lettuce, parsley, etc!