Fellah Koftesi
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Turkish
Fellah Koftesi
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Fellah Köfte is a delicious vegetarian bulgur dish made with simple ingredients such as bulgur, semolina, onion, tomato and pepper paste, and spices.
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Ingredients
For Bulgur Kofte Mixture
- 200 g finest grade bulgur
- 80 g fine semolina
- 330 ml hot water
- 25 g plain white flour / all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ tablespoon pepper paste
- 1 small egg
- 1 small onion (grated)
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt (plus 1 teaspoon extra for cooking water)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ⅓ cup plain flour (for dusting)
For the Tomato Sauce
- 30 ml good quality olive oil
- 200 g tomato (blitzed or grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon pepper paste
- ½ teaspoon chilli
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- chopped parsley (for garnish)
- yoghurt (for serving, optional)
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Instructions
Preparing the Bulgur Kofte Mixture
- Place the bulgur and semolina in a large bowl and add the hot water.
- Stir well using a spoon and cover the bowl with a cling film or clean kitchen towel, set it aside until it cools down.
- Add 25 grams of flour, tomato & pepper paste, egg, grated onions, salt and cumin powder.
- Mix well with your hands until all combined to form a smooth mixture.
- Fill a large pan with plenty of water, add a teaspoon of salt and put it on medium heat for cooking the koftes.
Shape the Mixture into Dumplings
- Set a bowl of water aside and start shaping the mixture into small dumplings/koftes.
- Take a small amount from the mixture and turn it into a small ball, the size of a walnut. Make sure you wet your hands to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands.
- Wet your finger and make a small indentation in the centre of the ball. Set it aside on a lightly floured tray or a large plate.
- Repeat the same with the rest of the bulgur mixture and give the tray a gentle shake to make sure they all are covered with flour.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the dumplings carefully into the boiling water.
- Cook them for 13 to 15 minutes, or until they start floating on the surface.
- Proceed to prepare the tomato sauce while the dumplings are cooking.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
- Heat a large pan or a wok on medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the pepper paste and cook it for a few minutes before adding the garlic, chopped tomatoes and spices.
- Give the mixture a good stir, cover the pan and cook it until the tomatoes are softened, for 6 to 7 minutes.
- When the dumplings are cooked, transfer them into the wok with the tomato sauce using a slotted spoon.
- Shake the pan until all the dumplings are covered with the sauce, or stir gently with a wooden spoon, to avoid breaking the dumplings.
- Transfer them on a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with a dollop of yoghurt (strongly suggested!).
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Notes
- This recipe makes about 55 small dumplings, enough for 3-4 people as a main meal or 5-6 people as an appetizer or side dish.
- Add some minced meat to the tomato sauce if you want to add some extra flavor and texture to this comforting dish. Simply brown the mince with olive oil before adding the pepper paste and the rest of the ingredients.
- When shaping the meatballs make sure you wet your hands to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands.
- You can store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days in the fridge. For longer shelf life, you can store leftover Fellah Koftesi in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
1206mg
(50%)
Potassium
468mg
(13%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1206mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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