Turkish Köfte
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Turkish Köfte
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Turkish Köfte are seasoned meat patties combining ground beef and lamb with onion, garlic, parsley, and spices like cumin and cayenne. The mixture is kneaded and rested, then shaped into discs and grilled to develop flavorful charred marks, delivering a juicy, tender texture with aromatic spices typical of Turkish cuisine.
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This recipe for Turkish Köfte blends equal parts of medium-fat ground beef and lamb with grated onion and garlic, crumbled stale bread, and fresh parsley. Spices including cumin and cayenne pepper bring a balanced heat and earthiness, while salt and pepper season the mixture. Once thoroughly mixed, the dough rests to let flavors meld and the bread absorb moisture.
The meat is formed into discs and cooked on a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat to achieve signature grill marks while retaining juiciness. The result is a richly flavored, tender köfte with a slight char that pairs well with grilled vegetables like tomatoes and peppers.
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Ingredients
- 300 g ground beef medium fat
- 200 g ground lamb medium fat
- 1 onion medium
- 1 cup bread crusts removed and crumbled, stale
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the ground meat in a large mixing bowl. Grate the onion into a strainer, then press it using a silicone spatula, straining the juices over the minced meat. Then grate the garlic onto the bowl. Add the crumbled bread, salt, and spices, then knead them well together.
- Cover the bowl and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Take small pieces of the mince mixture and roll them in both palms. When you get a small ball without any cracks, pressing it with the balls of your hands into a disc shape. Repeat the process until all the mince mixture is used up.
- Cook the meatballs in a cast iron grill pan on medium-high heat, turning them once you have grill marks on one side, and cooking on the other side until grill marks appear. It may take 8-10 minutes for both sides to cook.
- Serve with grilled tomatoes and peppers.
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