Köfte - Turkish Meatballs
Turkish Meatballs, or Kofte, are made with an exotic blend of spices, and are wonderful served as a main dish or as part of a mezze platter (appetizer platter).
What you need:
| Amount | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 Pound | Ground Beef or Lamb, or a combination of the two |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/2 Cup | Bread Crumbs |
| 3 Teaspoons | of Meatball Spice Mix, recipe to follow |
| 2 Tablespoons | Fresh Parsley |
| 1 tablespoon | ground cumin |
| 2 Cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 1 Small | Onion, minced |
| 1/2 teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
| 1 Teaspoon | Salt |
How to prepare:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl with your hands. Do not over mix which will change the texture of the meat.
- Form the mixture into a flattened oval shape.
- The balls can either be grilled or fried in a pan. Cook until done all of the way through.