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Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

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24 min

Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

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Time

24 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

181

Rating

5.00★ (4)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
Try my new Turkish meatballs recipe if you are looking for a tasty main dish meal.

Ingredients

  • slices slightly stale whole wheat bread: 2 piece
  • lean ground lamb: 1 pound
  • egg: 1 piece
  • fresh parsley: 2 Tbsp (chopped)
  • garlic: 2 clove
  • ground cumin: 1 tsp
  • mint: 1 tsp (dried)
  • ground allspice: 0.5 tsp
  • salt: 0.5 tsp
  • ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
  • olive oil: 1 Tbsp

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley, garlic, cumin, mint, allspice, salt, and pepper; process until evenly combined.
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  2. Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.
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  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
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