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Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Tohma Kofte
A Malatya pot dish of small bulgur and beef meatballs simmered in a tangy tomato pepper broth with mint.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~390 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Köfte
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Fine bulgur
- 350 g Ground beef
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
Aroma
- 1 Yellow onion
Sos
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.8 tbsp(~12 ml) Red pepper paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
For cooking
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Hot water
Ekşi
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
Baharat
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.4 dessert spoon(~14 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur with 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Add ground beef, egg, flour, half of the salt, and black pepper to the bulgur and knead for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Roll pieces slightly larger than hazelnuts from the mixture.
- 4
Dice the onion small and soften in butter for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the pastes and fry for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the hot water, remaining salt, and lemon juice, then bring to a boil.
- 7
Drop the koftes into the pot and cook for 18 minutes without letting them fall apart.
18 min18:00 - 8
Add the dried mint and rest for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Knead until the kofte mixture holds in your palm without cracking; a loose mixture falls apart in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in bowls as a main dish with garlic yogurt and thin flatbread.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
21
g protein
42
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 43%Fat 35%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
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 Tohma Kofte make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tohma Kofte take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Tohma Kofte difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tohma Kofte have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 21g, carbs: 42g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Tohma Kofte contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tohma Kofte need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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