Spicy Turkish Meatballs, also known as "Turkish Kofta," is a popular dish in Turkish cuisine that consists of ground beef or lamb mixed with spices and herbs. This mixture is then shaped into small balls or oval patties and grilled or baked to create a juicy and flavorful meal. The spices used in this recipe can range from mild to hot, making it a versatile dish that can be adjusted to suit individual tastes. Spicy Turkish Meatballs are typically served with rice or bread, but can also be enjoyed on their own or as part of a more extensive spread of Turkish dishes.
Turkish Beef Kofta
Ingredients:
3 kg of bone cubes
without beef (with 20% fat)
14-15 cloves of garlic
Ginger 2-inch piece
- Onion Cubes 1 Medium
2-3 green peppers
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh
coriander
- Half a teaspoon of baking soda
- Hot spice powder 1 teaspoon
- 1 and 2 tablespoons roasted and crushed
coriander
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- Roasted cumin seeds and crushed 1 and 2 tbsp
- 1 and 2 teaspoons of salt or to taste
-
-Ghee 2 tablespoons
- 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
Beef Kofta Skewers
Instructions:
In a bowl, add boneless beef cubes, garlic, ginger, onion, green pepper, mint
leaves, fresh coriander, baking soda, hot spice powder, coriander, and crushed red
pepper, cumin, salt, red pepper powder, and more. Mix well. In a chopper, add the
beef with the spices and chop
until well combined.
Put beef mixture and ghee in a bowl and knead well for 4-5 minutes, cover and
keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Dip your hands in water and take the mixture (55
grams) and make
equal size kebabs on skewers (14-15 are made).
In a pan, add cooking oil and fry the kebabs on medium heat on all sides until done
(about 6-8 minutes).
Serve with Raita!
How to store? - Put cooking oil in a frying pan and fry the kebabs on medium heat
for 2-3 minutes on all sides.
- Let it cool.
- Can be stored in an air freezer for
up to 1 month.
Do not freeze, uncooked kebabs. How to make a skewer at home? Take 6 thin
wooden skewers, tie them with thread, and wrap them in aluminum foil to make a
thick skewer.