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Fellah Kofta with Yogurt Cream

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July 21, 2022
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Turkish cuisine lists almost 300 different types of Kofta. Small meatballs and dumplings which are served in many different ways. Many of them are made with different kinds of meat. But of course, they can also be made without meat and plant-based ingredients only. Like these small bulgur balls aka. Fellah Kofta (Köftesi) with Yogurt Cream. Delicious members of the Kofta “universe” that can easily compete with the meaty fellas everybody likes so much ;)

Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots
Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots

I am a big fan of Turkish cuisine – for many many years already. Almost everything they do is delicious – and there is definitely more than just Kebap and Lahmacun ;P We are particularly fond of meze (mezze). Delicious little appetizers that are served before you get your main course – just to make you even more hungry… as if that would be necessary in my case ;P

These Fellah Kofta here can be served as a main course with a few smaller side dishes, or you can turn it into meze and serve the Kofta along with lots of other goodies. If you’re expecting several guests this dish is just perfect to get everybody into the mood. Place the plate with the Kofta and yogurt cream on the table and everyone can take something along with some bread, some other dips, olives, etc. We love to combine Turkish meze with Spanish tapas and Asian dumplings, for example. The whole world on a plate… well almost ;P

Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots
Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots

If you want to try making the Kofta I really recommend using fine bulgur. Bulgur comes in different “sizes” from fine to coarse. For a salad, I prefer the coarse bulgur but here it’s better to use the fine one. The Kofta will keep the shape better if you use the fine bulgur. Otherwise, you will make a big mess. Believe me… I made that mistake ;P

We like the Kofta slightly warm with the yogurt cream together, but the dish also works really well if you serve it cold. On a hot summer day maybe even better.

INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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(4 servings)

For the yogurt cream:
1/4 cucumber, peeled & finely grated
10.5 oz. (300g) Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
salt, pepper

For the kofta:
7 oz. (200g) bulgur (fine)
1/2 cup (120ml) hot vegetable stock
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. harissa paste
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt

For the tomato sauce:
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. harissa paste
2-3 spring onions, chopped
salt, pepper

some chopped parsley
some fresh lemon juice
some olive oil

(4 Portionen)

Für die Joghurtcreme:
1/4 Salatgurke, geschält und fein gerieben
300g griechischer Joghurt
1 Knoblauchzehe, fein gehackt
1 EL Olivenöl
1 TL Weißweinessig
Salz, Pfeffer

Für die Köfte:
200g Bulgur (fein)
120ml heiße Gemüsebrühe
65g Mehl (Type 550)
1 EL Tomatenmark
2 TL Harissa Paste
1 TL Kreuzkümmel
1 TL Salz

Für die Tomatensoße:
3 EL Olivenöl
1 kleine Zwiebel, grob gehackt
3-4 Knoblauchzehen, gehackt
2 EL Tomatenmark
2 TL Harissa Paste
2-3 Frühlingszwiebeln, gehackt
Salz, Pfeffer

etwas gehackte Petersilie
etwas frischer Zitronensaft
etwas Olivenöl

Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots
Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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1. For the yogurt cream peel the cucumber, remove the seeds and grate finely. Wrap in some kitchen paper and press together to get rid of as much water as possible. Peel the garlic and mice very finely (or press through a garlic press).

2. Add the yogurt to a bowl. Add the grated cucumber, minced (or pressed) garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything until well combined. Place in the fridge for about 1 hour.

3. For the kofta add the bulgur to a bowl, add the (very) hot vegetable stock, mix, cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes so the bulgur can soften up.

4. Add the flour, tomato paste, harissa paste, cumin, and salt, and mix everything until well combined. Knead until everything sticks well together. Wet your hands and make small balls (slightly larger than a hazelnut) and press your (little) finger into the balls to create little craters – this takes some time I have to admit ;)

5. Bring a large pot with salted water to a boil. Add the kofta, reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the kofta come up to the surface of the water.

6. While the kofta are cooking peel and chop the onion and garlic for the sauce coarsely. Heat up a large frying pan (over medium-high heat) with the olive oil, add the chopped onion and let cook until soft and slightly browned here and there. Add the chopped garlic and cook with the onion until fragrant. Add the tomato and harissa paste and mix with everything in the pan. Gradually add about 1-2 cups of the kofta cooking water and mix in to create a sauce. Let simmer for a moment and season with salt and pepper if necessary. As soon as the kofta are ready, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and add to the pan with the sauce – be careful so they don’t break apart. Move slightly in the pan so everything is covered with the sauce. Add about 2/3 of the chopped spring onion and mix in.

7. Spread some of the yogurt cream on a large plate and pile the kofta on top. Sprinkle with some more spring onions, chopped parsley, and drizzle with some fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Serve immediately.

1. Für die Joghurtcreme die Gurke schälen, Samen entfernen und fein raspeln. In Küchenpapier einwickeln und zusammendrücken, um so viel Flüssigkeit wie möglich zu entfernen. Den Knoblauch schälen und sehr fein hacken (oder durch eine Knoblauchpresse drücken).

2. Joghurt in eine Schüssel geben. Die geriebene Gurke, den gehackten (oder gepressten) Knoblauch, Olivenöl und Essig hinzufügen. Mit Salz und Pfeffer würzen und alles gut vermischen. Für etwa 1 Stunde in den Kühlschrank stellen.

3. Für die Köfte den Bulgur in eine Schüssel geben, die (sehr) heiße Gemüsebrühe dazugeben, umrühren, die Schüssel abdecken und etwa 5 Minuten stehen lassen, damit der Bulgur aufweichen kann.

4. Mehl, Tomatenmark, Harissa Paste, Kreuzkümmel und Salz dazugeben und alles gut vermischen. Alle Zutaten verkneten, bis die Masse zusammenhält. Die Hände anfeuchten und kleine Kugeln formen, die etwas größer als eine Haselnuss sind und dann mit dem kleinen Finger eine Vertiefung in die Kugeln drücken. Dauert ein wenig, wenn man das alleine macht, muss ich zugeben ;)

5. Einen großen Topf mit Salzwasser zum Kochen bringen. Die Köfte vorsichtig ins Wasser fallen lassen, dann die Hitzezufuhr reduzieren und etwa 10 Minuten leicht köcheln lassen – mit der Zeit sollten die Köfte an die Wasseroberfläche steigen.

6. Während die Köfte kochen, die Zwiebel und den Knoblauch für die Sauce schälen und grob hacken. Eine große Pfanne (bei mittlerer Hitzezufuhr) mit dem Olivenöl erhitzen. Die gehackte Zwiebel dazugeben und anschwitzen lassen, bis sie weich und an einigen Stellen leicht gebräunt ist. Knoblauch mit dazugeben und nur kurz anschwitzen lassen, bis alles schön duftet. Die Tomaten- und Harissa Paste in die Pfanne geben und alles gut vermischen. Nach und nach etwa 1-2 Tassen des Köfte-Kochwassers dazugeben und einrühren, bis eine sämige Sauce entsteht. Einen Moment köcheln lassen und bei Bedarf mit Salz und Pfeffer abschmecken. Sobald die Köfte fertig sind, mit einem Schaumlöffel aus dem Wasser fischen und direkt in die Pfanne mit der Sauce geben – hier sollte man vorsichtig sein, damit die Köfte nicht auseinander brechen. Kurz in der Pfanne schwenken, damit die Sauce überall hinkommt, dann etwa 2/3 der gehackten Frühlingszwiebeln dazugeben und vorsichtig unterheben.

7. Einen Teil der Joghurtcreme auf einem großen Teller verteilen und die Köfte darauf verteilen. Mit zusätzlichen Frühlingszwiebeln und gehackter Petersilie bestreuen und noch mit etwas frischem Zitronensaft und Olivenöl beträufeln. Sofort servieren.

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Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots
Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots
Fellah Köfte mit Joghurt Creme | Bake to the roots

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Fellah Kofta with Yogurt Cream

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  • Cuisine: Turkey
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A dish to share with friends – delicious kofta in tomato sauce on top of creamy yogurt cream. So good you want to eat it every day ;)


Ingredients

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For the yogurt cream:
1/4 cucumber, peeled & finely grated
10.5 oz. (300g) Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
salt, pepper

For the kofta:
7 oz. (200g) bulgur (fine)
1/2 cup (120ml) hot vegetable stock
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. harissa paste
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt

For the tomato sauce:
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. harissa paste
2-3 spring onions, chopped
salt, pepper

some chopped parsley
some fresh lemon juice
some olive oil


Instructions

1. For the yogurt cream peel the cucumber, remove the seeds and grate finely. Wrap in some kitchen paper and press together to get rid of as much water as possible. Peel the garlic and mice very finely (or press through a garlic press).

2. Add the yogurt to a bowl. Add the grated cucumber, minced (or pressed) garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything until well combined. Place in the fridge for about 1 hour.

3. For the kofta add the bulgur to a bowl, add the (very) hot vegetable stock, mix, cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes so the bulgur can soften up.

4. Add the flour, tomato paste, harissa paste, cumin, and salt, and mix everything until well combined. Knead until everything sticks well together. Wet your hands and make small balls (slightly larger than a hazelnut) and press your (little) finger into the balls to create little craters – this takes some time I have to admit ;)

5. Bring a large pot with salted water to a boil. Add the kofta, reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the kofta come up to the surface of the water.

6. While the kofta are cooking peel and chop the onion and garlic for the sauce coarsely. Heat up a large frying pan (over medium-high heat) with the olive oil, add the chopped onion and let cook until soft and slightly browned here and there. Add the chopped garlic and cook with the onion until fragrant. Add the tomato and harissa paste and mix with everything in the pan. Gradually add about 1-2 cups of the kofta cooking water and mix in to create a sauce. Let simmer for a moment and season with salt and pepper if necessary. As soon as the kofta are ready, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and add to the pan with the sauce – be careful so they don’t break apart. Move slightly in the pan so everything is covered with the sauce. Add about 2/3 of the chopped spring onion and mix in.

7. Spread some of the yogurt cream on a large plate and pile the kofta on top. Sprinkle with some more spring onions, chopped parsley, and drizzle with some fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Serve immediately.


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