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Koofteh Tabrizi
Iran
From Tabriz in northwestern Iran. The giant meatballs with a surprise inside are a theatrical dish.
Tabriz giant meatballs — enormous herb and rice meatballs concealing dried fruit and nuts inside, slow-cooked in a tomato and turmeric broth. Azerbaijan's gift to Iranian cooking.
Prep
45 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
445 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500glamb mince
150grice, parboiled
2eggs
100gsplit peas, cooked
fresh parsley, dill and tarragonchopped
prunes, walnuts and dried apricotsfor filling
400gtinned tomatoes
1 tspturmeric
Method
1
Mix mince, rice, eggs, split peas and herbs. Season.
2
Flatten a portion. Place dried fruit and nuts in centre. Enclose into a large ball.
3
Simmer in tomato broth with turmeric for 1 hour.
Chef's Tip
The meatballs must be completely sealed — any crack allows filling to escape into the broth.
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