Urfa Çiğ Köftesi
City
Şanlıurfa
Meal Type
Main dish
Prep Time
45 min
Urfa Raw Meatballs is one of Türkiye's most well-known table rituals, with its Şanlıurfa kneading technique, isot use and meatless/meat tradition discussions. Fine bulgur, isot, tomato paste and spices are kneaded for a long time to ensure that the bulgur absorbs water and aroma. Serving it with lettuce, lemon and fresh greens makes the dish both a street flavor and an at-home sharing plate.
Ingredients
- fine bulgur
- isot
- tomato paste
- chili paste
- onion
- garlic
- pomegranate syrup
- olive oil
- parsley
- salt
Recipe
- 1
Bulgur is kneaded with isot, tomato paste and spices in a large tray.
- 2
Add onion, garlic and pomegranate syrup little by little.
- 3
Continue kneading until the bulgur softens and the mortar comes together.
- 4
Meatballs are squeezed and served with greens and lemon.