Chermoula Lean Beef Koftas & Spinach Rice

• In a medium saucepan, heat the butter with a dash 
of olive oil over medium heat.
• Cook garlic and onion, stirring, until tender,  
3-5 minutes. Add basmati rice, lemon zest, 
currants and the water.
• Stir, then bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and 
cover with a lid.
• Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and 
keep covered until the rice is tender and the water is 
absorbed, 10 minutes. 

TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don’t 
peek! 

• While the rice is cooking, in a large bowl, combine lean beef mince, chermoula spice blend, fine breadcrumbs and the egg. • Using damp hands, roll beef mixture into koftas about 8cm long and 2.5cm thick (3 per person).

• Set your air fryer to 200°C. Place koftas into a 
foil-lined air fryer basket and cook until cooked 
through, 10-12 minutes. Cook in batches if needed.
• After 8-10 minutes, remove basket from air fryer, 
then brush koftas with the honey. Return and cook 
for a further 2 minutes. 

TIP: No air fryer? In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of 
olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook koftas, turning 
regularly, until browned and cooked through,  
10-12 minutes. Remove from heat, add the honey  
and toss to coat. 

• In a medium bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, 
a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. 
Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
• To the rice, add baby spinach leaves and stir until 
just wilted, 1 minute.