Malatya's ekşili kofte cooks bulgur meatballs with chickpeas in a bright lemony broth-like sauce.
25 min prep 25 min cook
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Knead the bulgur, ground beef, and egg into small meatballs.
Bring the chickpea broth to a boil and drop in the meatballs.
Add the lemon juice and cook the meatballs for 18 minutes.
Köfteleri kaynar suya bırakıp 12 dakika pişirin.
Limon suyunu ekleyip 6 dakika daha kısık ateşte pişirin.
Köfteleri delikli kepçeyle alın, ekşili suyu tabakta ayrıca gezdirin.
💡 Tip: Letting the meatballs rest on a tray for 10 minutes helps them keep their shape in the broth.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fresh mint on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~248
kcal calories
14
g protein
26
g carbs
9
g fat
1.8g
Sugar
2.6g
Fiber
817.3mg
Sodium
3.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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