Monday, July 15, 2024

Kofta (sans Kebab)

Modified from themediterraneandish.com
I just used the spices from the recipe and added to ground turkey. Typically, you have a feeling how something is going to taste based on the spices, but I had no idea how it would taste, and it turned out pretty good! Eric appreciated that it was different than typical.

Ingredients:
-1 medium yellow onion, diced
-garlic, diced
-ground turkey- used 2 lbs total - 1 lb of 99% and 1 lb of 93% lean
-salt and pepper
-1.5 tsp ground allspice (used 2 tsp)
-1/2 tsp cayenne (used ~3/4 tsp)
-1/2 tsp ground green cardamom (used ~3/4 tsp)
-1/2 tsp ground sumac (used ~3/4 tsp)
-1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (used 3/4 tsp)
-1/2 tsp paprika (used 3/4 tsp)

Directions:
1. Cooked garlic and onions in pan 
2. Add ground meat + spices

Served with Mediterranean roasted veggies + Mediterranean rice
Sprinkle of roasted pine nuts, grape tomatoes (cold), and avocado as toppings.

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