Elazig Stuffed Bulgur Ball (Elazığ İçli Köfte) Rezept

Zubereitung Elazig Stuffed Bulgur Ball (Elazığ İçli Köfte)

1. 1

   Soak fine bulgur in cold water for about 15-20 minutes until it softens. Drain well and place in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add finely ground lean meat (or beef) to the softened bulgur, along with finely chopped onion, semolina, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Knead the mixture well until it becomes a uniform and smooth dough.

3. 3

   Prepare the filling by heating olive oil in a pan, sautéing chopped onion until soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Add finely ground beef to the onion and cook until browned. Stir in chopped walnuts, allspice, black pepper, and salt. Continue cooking until the mixture is well combined and the meat is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Take a small portion of the bulgur dough and shape it into a ball about the size of a walnut. Using your thumb, create a hollow pocket inside the ball.

6. 6

   Fill the hollow with the prepared meat and walnut mixture, then carefully seal the opening and reshape it into an oval or football shape. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

7. 7

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the stuffed bulgur balls into the boiling water and cook for about 10-12 minutes, until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove the köfte with a slotted spoon and drain well. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon and optionally a side of yogurt or salad.