Steps to Prepare Turkish Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Recipe

Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

Place into the center of a cabbage leaf.

Recipe Summary Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

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Ingredients | Turkish Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Recipe

2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread

1 pound lean ground lamb

1 egg

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried mint

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley, garlic, cumin, mint, allspice, salt, and pepper; process until evenly combined.

Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Refrigerate meatballs for 1 hour before cooking if desired.

Info | Turkish Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Recipe

prep: 20 mins cook: 4 mins total: 24 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 36 meatballs

TAG : Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

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