Kuru Köfte Meatballs
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
543 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Turkish
Kuru Köfte Meatballs
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These popular Turkish meatballs are delicious and very easy to prepare.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg ground lamb approx. 1 lb
- 1 kg ground beef approx. 1 lb
- 2 small onions grated
- 2 lices bread (without crust)
- 120 g flour 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 medium eggs
- 230 ml water 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons butter for frying
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak 2 slices bread in 230 ml water then remove and gently squeeze to remove the excess liquid.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread, 2 medium eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 small onions and 1 kg ground lamb , 1 kg ground beef , 120 g flour and mix well till properly combined.
- Taking an egg size amount of the mixture at a time, shape into small round patties or finger like shapes.
- Lightly press the köfte in flour and fry on medium heat in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil for 4 or 5 minutes, till golden brown.
Notes
- Fry the meatballs in butter for an amazing flavour, adding a bit of olive oil so that the butter does not burn.
- They can also be grilled or barbecued, and are great with a salad, bread and a serving of plain yogurt.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
543kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 543kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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