Kuru Köfte meatballs

These popular Turkish Kuru Köfte are delicious and quick and easy to make.

Kuru Köfte are dry meatballs (as they are not in a sauce). Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, you can either form them into finger-like shapes, or round patties. Fry them in butter for an amazing flavour, adding a bit of olive oil so that the butter does not burn. They can be grilled or barbecued, and are great with a salad, bread and a serving of plain yoghurt.

Perfect for a snack or as a healthy meal!

Kuru Köfte meatballs

Course: Mains, Snack

Cuisine: Turkish

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 566.2 kcal

Author: End of the fork

These popular Turkish Kuru Köfte are delicious and quick and easy to make.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds/1 kilo ground lamb, or a mixture of ground lamb and beef
• 2 small onions, grated
• 2 slices bread (without crust)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 cup water
• pepper and salt to taste
• butter and olive oil to fry

Instructions

1. Soak the bread in water, and when thoroughly soaked, remove from water and gently squeeze to remove the excess liquid.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread, eggs, salt and pepper, cumin, onions and minced meat and mix well for a few minutes. Taking an egg size amount of the mixture at a time, shape into small round patties or finger like shapes.
3. Lightly press the köfte in flour and fry on medium heat in the butter and oil for 4 or 5 minutes, till golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Kuru Köfte meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 566.2 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 40g 62%

Saturated Fat 15.1g 76%

Trans Fat 1.4g

Cholesterol 208mg 69%

Sodium 187mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 7.9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%

Sugars 1.7g

Protein 41.3g 83%

Vitamin A 2%

Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 8%

Iron 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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