🧆 5 Ways to Make Köfte at Home

🧆 5 Ways to Make Köfte at Home

Each recipe uses:

• 500g minced lamb, beef, or a 50/50 mix (ideally 20% fat)

• 2 tbsp Baharat Köfte Seasoning

• Optional flavour boost: 1 grated onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp olive oil

• Mix until sticky and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight)

Serving suggestions:
Serve with rice or bulgur, grilled veg, flatbread, tzatziki, or chili sauce.

🔥 1. Pan-Fried Köfte Patties

You’ll need:

• 500g minced lamb or beef

• 2 tbsp Baharat Köfte Seasoning

• Optional: onion, garlic, olive oil

• Non-stick pan or skillet

Steps:

1. Mix and marinate the meat.

2. Shape into oval patties, about 1.5 cm thick.

3. Fry over medium heat for 4–5 mins per side.

Simple, juicy, and perfect for weeknights.
Serve with flatbread, yogurt, or salad.

🔥 2. BBQ-Grilled Köfte

You’ll need:

• 500g minced meat

• 2 tbsp Baharat Köfte Seasoning

• Optional: onion, garlic, olive oil

• Grill or BBQ

Steps:

1. Mix and chill the meat mixture.

2. Shape into oblong köfte.

3. Grill over medium-high heat for 3–4 mins per side.

Smoky and full of herby flavour.
Serve with rice, grilled tomato, and chili flakes.

🌬️ 3. Air Fryer Köfte

You’ll need:

• 500g minced lamb or beef

• 2 tbsp Baharat Köfte Seasoning

• Optional: onion, garlic, olive oil

• Air fryer

Steps:

1. Mix, marinate, and shape into small köfte patties.

2. Place in air fryer basket.

3. Air fry at 190°C for 14–16 mins, turning once.

Crispy outside, juicy inside — no frying oil needed.
Serve with salad or stuffed into a pita.

🔥 4. Oven-Baked Köfte

You’ll need:

• 500g minced meat

• 2 tbsp Baharat Köfte Seasoning

• Optional: onion, garlic, olive oil

• Baking tray + parchment or foil

Steps:

1. Mix, marinate, and shape into small köfte logs.

2. Place on lined baking tray.

3. Bake at 200°C (fan) for 20–25 mins, turning halfway.

Perfect for bulk cooking or lunch prep.
Pair with bulgur and grilled peppers.

🍅 5. Turkish Köfte in Tomato Sauce (Sulu Köfte Style)

You’ll need:

• 500g minced lamb or beef

• 2 tbsp Baharat Köfte Seasoning

• Optional: onion, garlic, olive oil

• 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 200ml water

Steps:

1. Mix and shape meat into small balls.

2. In a pan, sauté garlic and tomato paste, then add tomatoes and water.

3. Add köfte to sauce and simmer for 20–25 mins until cooked through.

Hearty and warming — best with rice or crusty bread.

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