Köfte are spicy meatballs from the Middle East, present in Türkiye, Lebanon, Syria and the entire eastern Mediterranean arc. The mixture of minced lamb with warm spices and fresh herbs creates juicy and aromatic bites perfectly offset by the freshness of the mint yogurt.
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Lamb köfte with yogurt and mint sauce
Turkish spiced lamb köfte with yogurt sauce and fresh mint. Healthy Middle Eastern recipe, rich in protein.
- Türkiye
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- Low sugar
- easy
- lactosa
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 360 kcal
- Protein 34 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 20 g
- Sodium 440 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Lamb köfte with yogurt and mint sauce is a Turkish preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 600 g of minced lamb.
- Have ready: 1 small grated onion.
- Have ready: 3 cloves of minced garlic.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon of cumin.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Mix meat with onion
Mix the meat with onion, garlic, parsley and all the spices; knead well 2 min. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes so that the flavors integrate.
Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes so that the flavors integrate. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Form 8 cm cylinders (on skewers if you wish)
Form into 8cm cylinders (on skewers if desired). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Heat the grill or barbecue over high heat; brush with oil
Heat the grill or barbecue over high heat; brush with oil. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cook the köfte for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
Cook the köfte for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
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For the yogurt: mix yogurt
For the yogurt: mix yogurt, lemon, chopped mint and grated garlic; adjust salt. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
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Serve the köfte over the yogurt with toasted whole wheat pita bread and…
Serve the köfte over yogurt with toasted whole-grain pita bread and tomato salad. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Wash and dry the green leaves well; The residual water dilutes the dressing and dulls the texture.
- The riper the tomatoes are, the more sweetness and umami they will add to the stir-fry or salad.
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