Turkish-Style Lamb Kofte
A flavorful and spicy lamb kofte recipe from Turkey, perfect for a quick dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
- ●500g ground lamb80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium onionfinely chopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup parsleychopped
- ●1 tsp paprikasmoked
- ●1 tsp cuminground
- ●1 tsp saltto taste
- ●1 tsp black pepperto taste
- ●2 tbsp zestyTurkish red pepper flakes
- ●1/4 cup bread crumbsplain
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
- 3
Add the Turkish red pepper flakes and mix until evenly distributed.
- 4
With your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Drizzle the meatballs with a little water, then sprinkle with bread crumbs. Gently roll the meatballs to coat evenly.
- 6
Bake the kofte in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
- 7
Serve the kofte hot, garnished with chopped parsley and a dollop of tzatziki sauce, if desired.