I don't know if you have noticed that I like bulgur, different types of bulgur, and anything with bulgur. I like bulgur especially in kofte form such as this, this, and this. Bulgur kofte is yet another bulgur dish in kofte form. The recipe belongs to my mom and has long been a family favorite. Bulgur gives a nice, nutty flavor to otherwise a regular kofte recipe. We usually enjoy it during summer days since it is lighter than 100% meat recipes and delicious when grilled. Although I have a copy of Ayla Algar's Classical Turkish Cooking, I hadn't noticed before that Algar has a similar recipe to my mom's bulgur kofte recipe. The following is a combination of both.
for 4 people
1 pound ground beef (80% lean) [Algar asks for ground lamb]
1/2 cup fine bulgur
1 big or 2 medium onions, grated
1 green pepper, preferably a spicy one, chopped finely
1 tsp crushed spicy red pepper flakes
1 to 1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/3 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/3 cup mint, finely chopped or 1 1/2 tbsp dry mint flakes or dry basil
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and ground pepper
-Place bulgur in a bowl. Pour hot water on top to barely cover it. Let stand for 15 minutes to soak.
-Add the rest of the ingredients. Salt to your taste.
-Take pieces little bigger than walnuts and shape into oval patties.
-Either grill until both sides are crispy or cook them in a lightly oiled pan on both sides.
19 comments:
Loving it! How do you normally eat this? Thank you.
I can tell I would love this!
I sometimes add bulgur to my falafels as well and love the nuttiness and texture. These sound so delicious, I better get cracking!!
elra, you can eat it with pilaf, any kind of pilaf-rice, bulgur, couscous, ect-on the side or with salad or in a sandwich, in short, eat it in any way you would eat regular meatballs.
Wow, It's like a new breed of meat ball. It looks very good. The ingredients are good also. Ordinary spices from your spice rack are used and you don't have to look for it anywhere.
Perfect for lunch or dinner with vegetable dressings and some spicy sauce.
Made this last weekend and loved it! it was quick, easy and tasted great.
In Lebanon we call these kibbeh; love yours they look so juicy and delicious! I need to make some soon!
Elana, Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you liked them.
tasteofbeirut--I thought kibbeh was groundmeat, walnut, spices, etc. inside and a bulgur shell outside.
This looks like a slightly different version of meat balls. I love it! Yum!
hi, how much is a 3rd of a bunch, expressed in either table spoons or cups? thanks. ps i have made your middle eastern lamb stew and it was awsome. thanks
It is somewhere between 1/2 cup to 1 cup.
I made this with lamb and using couscous because i couldnt find bulgur. oh man this is tasty tasty food. definately going to make again. my Turkish neigbour was very impressed :) thanks. Simon.
Burcu Can you make this with (%4 lean) Beef? Is there a reason you use % 80 lean? Thanks
That looks so good :)
Pinar, I'm sorry to respond late, and I guess you can make it with 4%. The reason why I use 80% is because meatballs are way more delicious with fatty meat.
I think the first time we tried bulgar, it was a recipe from your blog, but it's been a while. This sounds so delicious!
The photo's make these look so appetizing. I don't eat meat, so I'm wondering what to add to the Bulgar to make these, and they'll still be delicious. May lentils. I'm going to try.
thanks, Roving Jay from www.bodrumpeninsulatravelguide.co.uk
Hi,
can i use any size of bulgur? Medium grind or fine grind?
Yes, absolutely!
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