RecipesTurkeyÇiğ Köfte

Çiğ Köfte

Turkish raw kibbeh - spiced bulgur with paste. Now usually meatless version.

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings8
DifficultyMedium

🧂 Ingredients

  • 300 g Fine bulgur
  • 3 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp Pepper paste
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tbsp Isot pepper
  • 1 bunch Green onions

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak bulgur with pastes. Let absorb.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  2. 2

    Knead vigorously with spices.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  3. 3

    Shape into oval patties.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  4. 4

    Wrap in lettuce with pomegranate molasses.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Modern version is meatless
  • Must knead well
  • Southeast specialty

🔄 Variations

  • Traditional with meat
  • Spicier

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving

Calories180
Protein5g
Carbs36g
Fat2g
Fiber6g

🏷️ Tags

Çiğ Köfte Recipe - Turkey | world.food