Photograph of the finished Cig kofte

Middle East · Viên bulgur cay Çiğ Köfte

Cig kofte

30 min Hands-on time + 30 min waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Bulgur wheat Bulgur wheat 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Thick tomato passata Thick tomato passata 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Red chilli powder Red chilli powder 1.1 oz
  • Photograph of Onion Onion 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 8 cloves
  • Photograph of Parsley Parsley 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Lime Lime 2
  • Photograph of Pomegranate molasses Pomegranate molasses 2 ⅔ tbsp
  • Photograph of Olive oil Olive oil 2 ⅔ tbsp
  • Photograph of Lettuce Lettuce 4.2 oz

Method

  1. 1 Soak the finely ground bulgur barley in hot water for 30 minutes until it is completely softened.
  2. 2 Mix the bulgur with thick tomato sauce, red chili powder, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic.
  3. 3 Knead the mixture continuously for 15 minutes until the dough becomes sticky and turns a dark red color.
  4. 4 Combine pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and green onions in a bowl and mix well.
  5. 5 Take the long, finger-print-shaped piece, wrap it with lettuce leaves, and squeeze some lemon juice over it before eating.
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