Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)
- 2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread
- 1 pound lean ground lamb
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley, garlic, cumin, mint, allspice, salt, and pepper; process until evenly combined.
- Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
slightly stale, lean ground lamb, egg, parsley, garlic, ground cumin, mint, ground allspice, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/258813/turkish-meatballs-kofta/ (may not work)