Çiğ Köfte
Çiğ köfte traditionally contained raw minced meat, but in modern Turkey it is now almost exclusively made vegetarian using bulgur.
A traditional Turkish dish of bulgur kneaded with tomato paste and spices into a spicy, textured paste — historically made with raw meat but now typically vegetarian.
Ingredients
Method
Soak bulgur in a little hot water until softened, about 15 minutes.
Knead in tomato paste, pepper paste, grated onion and spices vigorously for at least 15-20 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and cohesive.
Shape into small oval patties, pressing firmly with fingers to create ridges.
Serve with lettuce leaves and lemon wedges for wrapping.
Knead the mixture thoroughly and for a long time — this is what develops the paste's characteristic smooth, cohesive texture.
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