Turn strong-tasting waterfowl into juicy grilled kebabs to fill a pita pocket. (Photo By: Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley)
With conservation seasons that allow high bag limits, we should all be thinking of different ways that we can enjoy snow geese . So, if you did not enjoy the taste of this waterfowl in the past, try grinding it for this recipe. Loading it up with herbs and spices will enhance the flavor of this dark, earthy meat. Then, to mellow out the strong flavor and to add a bit fat, add some pork to the ground goose mixture. Finally, form the meat onto skewers, grill, and stuff them in a pita pocket with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables. This recipe works with any goose species.
Goose Kofta Kebabs Pita Sandwich Recipe Serves: 8-10 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground goose meat ½ pound ground fatty pork 1 medium onion 4 cloves of garlic 1 cup fresh parsley leaves ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ½ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon ground sumac ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional) 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste Freshly cracked pepper Vegetable oil, for brushing Pita pocket bread Lettuce, your favorite English cucumber, sliced Tomatoes, sliced Tahini and lemon dressing Note: If you can’t find bottled tahini salad dressing, make it at home by combining 1/3 cup tahini paste, 1/3 cup warm water, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. Add more water to thin out sauce if needed.
Directions:
Finely chop onion, garlic, parsley, and mint in a food processor. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground goose, pork, onion-herb mixture, allspice, cayenne pepper, cardamom, sumac, salt, and pepper. If you find mixture too wet, add breadcrumbs. Prepare grill for direct, high-heat cooking. Form meat around skewers and brush with oil—flat skewers work best. (If using wooden skewers, pre-soak them in water.) Grill for 6-10 minutes, or until cooked through. A little pink is okay. Once cooked, pull meat from skewers. Cut pita bread in half and fill with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, kofta kebab, and drizzle with tahini dressing sauce. Choose a pita bread that is sturdy and will not fall apart.
