Chermoula Beef Koftas and Balsamic Fig Sauce

Meanwhile, halve the baby plum tomatoes. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Halve, peel and chop the red onion into 2cm chunks.

When the potatoes are halfway through cooking, add the onion to the same tray and sprinkle over the dried oregano. Toss to coat, then roast in your oven for the remaining time.

In a large bowl, combine the garlic, chermoula, breadcrumbs, salt and water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for both amounts), then add the beef mince. 

Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.

Shape into mini sausage shapes, 4 per person. Flatten to make koftas. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the koftas to the pan and fry until browned all over and cooked through, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: The koftas are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Transfer the koftas to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Meanwhile, drain the fat from the pan and add the fig jam and half the balsamic vinegar. Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

When everything's nearly ready, in a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount), remaining balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. 

Add the tomatoes and rocket to the dressing and toss well.