Turkish Kofte
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The Tale of Turkish Kofte
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Kofte, spiced meatballs or patties, has ancient roots across the Middle East and Central Asia, with the word deriving from Persian "kofta" (pounded meat). Turkey developed dozens of distinct regional kofte styles, each tied to a specific city's spicing tradition.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 slice stale bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1Combine the ground meat with grated onion, soaked bread, egg, garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 2Knead the mixture thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- 3Shape into small oval patties.
- 4Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- 5Grill or pan-fry the patties over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 6Serve hot with rice, salad, or flatbread.
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