Our chef pal Liana Robberecht is creating some really delicious bison recipes with Noble Premium Bison. Here she uses parsnip to bring Prairie flavour to Middle Eastern koftas.
Find Noble Premium Bison at Safeway, Sobeys, Co Op and Costco.
| 1 package | Noble Premium Bison |
| 1 c | peeled and grated parsnip |
| ¼ t | cinnamon |
| 1 c | chopped walnuts (medium-fine chopped) |
| 3 T | roasted garlic |
| ½ c | parsley, finely chopped |
| ¾ c | fresh mint, finely chopped |
| 1 t | lemon juice |
| 1 T | brown sugar |
| 1 t | ground coriander seed |
| 1 T | black garlic powder |
| 1 t | orange zest |
| 1 t | ground cumin |
| 2 T | Sambal chili |
| 1 | whole egg |
| 1 t | salt |
Preheat oven to 350°F
Soak 20 wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes.
Mix the bison and all ingredients in a large bowl.
Divide the mixture into roughly 20 even balls. mold each ball around the pointed end of each skewer, making an oval kebab that comes to a point. just covering the end of the skewer. Place on a non-stick baking pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Yogurt Sauce
| 1 c | Greek style yogurt |
| 1 T | roasted garlic puree |
| 1 t | cumin |
| 1 T | orange juice |
| 1 T | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 T | honey |
| 1 dash | tobacco |
| 2 T | chopped fresh parsley |
| Salt |
Mix all ingredients together and serve as a dipping sauce for the koftas.