Kofte - Turkish Meatballs

Submitted by SueVM

"I learnt to cook rustic dishes from Cyprus, (which I still make today). Here is my ex MIL's recipe for Kofte which I serve in pita bread and a salad."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground lamb (or beef)
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1 cup white breadcrumb
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped (or 1 1/2 tablespoons of dried mint)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper

directions

1. In a bowl add all the ingredients and lightly combine mixture. Set aside in the fridge for the flavors to meld at least 2 to 4 hours.
2. Form the mixture into balls then roll between your palms into sausage shapes.
3. Add a little olive oil on a cookie sheet covered with foil and bake for 35 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until Kofte is cooked through.
4. Serve with pita bread and a salad.

Reviews

[nygalcooking]

This was great!!! Thanks for sharing