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Kuru Köfte Meatballs

These popular Turkish meatballs are delicious and very easy to prepare.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 543 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine: Turkish

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

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  1. Soak 2 slices bread in 230 ml water then remove and gently squeeze to remove the excess liquid.
  2. 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.
  3. Taking an egg size amount of the mixture at a time, shape into small round patties or finger like shapes.
  4. 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

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

% 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.