Turkish Kofte Kebabs
A traditional Turkish recipe featuring flavorful kofte meatballs served with a side of fresh vegetables, all grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground lamb
- ●1 medium OnionFinely chopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 teaspoon Turkish red pepper flakes
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Intensely nutty extra-virgin olive oil
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsleyChopped
- ●1 tablespoon Fish sauce (optional)For added depth of flavor
Instructions
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1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, garlic, Turkish red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined.
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3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You should end up with around 20-25 kofte.
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4. Thread the kofte onto skewers, leaving a little space between each one.
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5. Brush the kofte with the intensely nutty olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
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6. Grill the kofte for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and nicely charred.
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7. While the kofte are cooking, grill the fresh parsley until slightly charred.
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8. Serve the kofte hot, garnished with the grilled parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. If using fish sauce, serve on the side for added flavor.
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9. Enjoy your delicious Turkish kofte kebabs with a side of fresh vegetables or a salad.
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10. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.