dinner · dairy-free
İçli köfte
Southeastern torpedo-shaped bulgur shells stuffed with spiced meat and walnuts, fried crisp.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains wheat and tree nuts.
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Method
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1
Soak bulgur in hot water; knead with meat, paste and spices 15 minutes until smooth.
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2
Cook filling meat with onion until no longer pink (71°C/160°F), then add walnuts, parsley and spices; cool.
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3
Shape shells around a wet finger into hollow ovals.
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4
Fill and seal into pointed torpedoes.
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5
Fry at 180°C (350°F) until deep golden and the meat inside reaches 71°C (160°F).