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Mardin Irok Kofte

Name: Mardin Irok Köftesi
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 1 kg İnce bulgur; 300 gr Çiğ köftelik dana eti; 2 adet Yumurta; 1 yemek kaşığı Biber salçası; 1 tatlı kaşığı Kişniş; 1.5 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 700 gr Dana kıyma; 5 adet Kuru soğan; 1 demet Maydanoz; 1 tatlı kaşığı Yenibahar; 1 tatlı kaşığı Karabiber; 3 su bardağı Sıvı yağ

Fine bulgur dough with lean meat wraps a spiced minced beef filling before frying into Mardin's registered stuffed kofte.

Hard⏱️ 2 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

75 min prep 35 min cook 15 min rest

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Total 2 h 5 min

Prep1 h 15 min
Resting/Marinating15 min
Cooking35 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

For the outer filling

1 kg fine bulgur
300 gr Raw beef meatballs
2 adet egg
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) chili paste
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) coriander
1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) salt

For the filling

700 gr ground beef
5 adet onion
1 demet parsley
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) allspice
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) black pepper

For frying

3 su bardağı(~600 ml) oil

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Instructions

1
Soak the fine bulgur with a little cold water and let it rest for 15 minutes.
15 min
15:00
2
Chop the onion finely and fry it in a pan until it turns pink.
10 min
10:00
3
Add the minced meat and cook until it changes color, cool with spices and parsley.
4
Add raw meatball meat, egg, tomato paste, coriander and salt to bulgur and knead for 15 minutes.
15 min
15:00
5
Take pieces of the outer mixture and roll them out in the palm of your hand.
6
Put the minced meat inside and close it into ellipse meatballs.
7
Fry the meatballs in hot oil for 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
7 min
07:00
8
Let it rest briefly on paper towels and serve hot.

💡 Tip: Wetting your hand with a little water while rolling out the outer mixture in your palm will ensure that the meatballs close without cracking.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon, parsley salad and ayran.

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Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~560

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 21%Carbs 41%Fat 38%

GI 10 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL

4.2g

Sugar

2.5g

Fiber

1288.1mg

Sodium

23.1g

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.

Satiety (per serving)

10/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Egg

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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FAQ

How many servings does Mardin Irok Kofte make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Mardin Irok Kofte take?
Prep 75 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 125 minutes in total.
Is Mardin Irok Kofte difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Mardin Irok Kofte have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 29g, carbs: 58g, fat: 24g.
Which allergens does Mardin Irok Kofte contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Mardin Irok Kofte need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
Is Mardin Irok Kofte filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the fine bulgur with a little cold water and let it rest for 15 minutes.

15 min

15:00

Chop the onion finely and fry it in a pan until it turns pink.

10 min

10:00

Add the minced meat and cook until it changes color, cool with spices and parsley.

Add raw meatball meat, egg, tomato paste, coriander and salt to bulgur and knead for 15 minutes.

15 min

15:00

Take pieces of the outer mixture and roll them out in the palm of your hand.

Put the minced meat inside and close it into ellipse meatballs.

Fry the meatballs in hot oil for 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown.

7 min

07:00

Let it rest briefly on paper towels and serve hot.

FAQ

How many servings does Mardin Irok Kofte make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Mardin Irok Kofte take?

Prep 75 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 125 minutes in total.

Is Mardin Irok Kofte difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Mardin Irok Kofte have?

Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 29g, carbs: 58g, fat: 24g.

Which allergens does Mardin Irok Kofte contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Mardin Irok Kofte need?

This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

Is Mardin Irok Kofte filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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