Köfte

Preparation

1. 01

   Step 01

   Grate the onion and squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands.

2. 02

   Step 02

   Add the mince, grated onion, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped parsley, cumin, black pepper, chilli flakes and salt to a large bowl.

3. 03

   Step 03

   Knead all the ingredients thoroughly by hand for 5–7 minutes. The mixture should become uniform and no longer stick to your hands.

4. 04

   resting in the refrigerator

   Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.

5. 05

   Step 05

   Take walnut-sized portions of the rested mixture and shape into oval köfte in your palms (approximately 5–6 cm long).

6. 06

   heating over a medium heat

   Add the vegetable oil to a large pan and heat over a medium heat.

7. 07

   frying over a medium heat

   Place the köfte in the pan and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden.

8. 08

   Step 08

   Serve the köfte hot.