Turkish Butcher Kofta - 5 mins recipe that will change your life!

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Add the ground beef and lamb into the bowl.

Add the bread crumbs into the bowl and add 1 tsp baking soda.

Add 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp chili flakes.

Mix with your hands to combine and add 2 tbsp beef stock.

Mix and knead for 5 mins until well combined.

Cover and let it rest in the fridge for overnight or at least 8 hours.

Grate the onions and squeeze out the juice, add the pulp into the mixture.

Optionally, add 1 clove of (minced) garlic.

Knead the mix for another 10 mins to get a smooth, non-sticky dough texture.

Divide the mix into walnut size pieces.

Slightly wet your hands and first roll between your palms to make a smooth ball.

Shape the balls into elliptic flat disc shapes between your palms and fingers.

Set aside koftas that you are going to cook and freeze the rest in a container and between parchment paper.

Heat up a large pan (preferably cast iron) on low - medium heat until it’s medium hot.

Place the koftas on the medium hot pan and flip over after 2 – 3 minutes, after they separate from the bottom of the pan.

Grill the other side for another 2 minutes, after they no more stick and get a nice golden color.

To serve, toast bread slices in the same pan and roast some tomatoes and chilies.

Serve with toasted bread and roasted chilies and tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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