Turkish Kofte

Ingredients

• 500g beef or lamb mince
• 1 onion, grated and drained
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried mint
• Small handful parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for the pan

Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl, kneading for a minute or two so the mixture firms up.
2. Shape into oval patties or sausages around skewers.
3. Rest in the fridge for 15 minutes — this helps them hold their shape.
4. Cook on a hot griddle, grill or pan for 4-5 minutes a side until charred and cooked through.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with warm flatbread, yoghurt, grilled tomato and a sumac onion salad.

Storage & reheating

Cooked kofte keep for 3 days and reheat well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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