Description
Middle Eastern croquettes made of a bulgur shell stuffed with spiced minced meat and walnuts, then deep-fried.
Restaurants serving İçli Köfte
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Bulgur
- Minced beef
- Walnuts
- Onion
- Spices
Instructions
- Soak fine bulgur in hot water, then knead thoroughly with flour, egg, tomato paste, and salt. Sauté minced beef and onions, mix with spices and crushed walnuts, and let cool. Roll the bulgur dough into cups, stuff generously with the filling, and seal completely into a lemon shape. Deep-fry in plenty of oil until crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin and Allspice
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Breadcrumbs (substitute), Minced beef/pork
Pairing
Lemon and Ayran
Trivia
[Hardcore] Shares roots with the Arab dish 'Kibbeh'. Forming a perfectly thin, even shell without breaking it requires master artisan skills.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Squeeze lemon over it while hot, break it open with your hands, and enjoy the crispy shell and spiced filling together!
Allergen
Wheat, Egg, Walnuts, Beef