If you have been following my blog
you know I am half Turkish and love Turkey, especially Istanbul, a lot. You
would also know that every summer or at least once a year I would travel to
Istanbul to spend time with family and friends. This summer I won’t be able to
make it. The thought of it already pains me. I can’t stand it. My mom’s sad,
too. Yet, my life changes kind of prevent me from visiting my beloved and
favorite city. I will visit soon again but just not this summer. {I may or may
not be slightly crying right now}
The other day I had some time to myself while
my favorite person was at work. Looking at my photos from last year in Istanbul I
realized how much I miss Turkish meatballs. Then it hit me. I had all the
ingredients at home. All of them. So, why not make my favorite meat dish and see
if my guy also likes it. The result was clear since he devoured every single meatball like it was
nothing. He sure liked them.
Here’s what you need:
2 white onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lb of ground beef, or lamb, or veal (yet beef is easiest and cheapest)
5-6 tbsp breadcrumbs or there like (I used gluten free dry bread I had a home)
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh (or dried) finely chopped parsley
1 tsp cumin
salt
pepper
paprika
oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lb of ground beef, or lamb, or veal (yet beef is easiest and cheapest)
5-6 tbsp breadcrumbs or there like (I used gluten free dry bread I had a home)
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh (or dried) finely chopped parsley
1 tsp cumin
salt
pepper
paprika
oil
In a large bowl combine the meat
with breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onions, garlic and all the seasoning. Work it
all together, with your hands not a tool. Your hands, or one hand if you
prefer, are the best tool for this. Knead the meat so to speak for about 15
minutes. YES, that long. Don’t be soft to the meat mixture. Make sure
everything is mixed and kneaded well. Once done, make little
balls out of the meat mixture (usually you get 18 -22 tiny patties). I prefer medium sized ones…about two to three
inches wide in size.
Add oil to the pan and cook the
meatballs for about 2-3 minutes each side. That’s it.
You can serve rice to this dish, or
a healthy salad, French fries or fried potatoes.
I made a cucumber/tomato salad with a lemon sauce dressing. Simple, easy, and very Mediterranean.
I made a cucumber/tomato salad with a lemon sauce dressing. Simple, easy, and very Mediterranean.
4 comments :
That looks amazing!!
That looks so good! and with fries? MMM!
I'm gonna have to try your recipe, Selma! Let's see how it compares to the Kofte in Bodrum ;)
Yum! I might have to try these!
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