Name: Authentic İçli Köfte Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: *For the Shell:**; 2 cups fine bulgur (köftelik bulgur); 1 cup semolina flour (irmik); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon pepper paste (biber salçası); 1 cup warm water (approximately, for adjusting consistency); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 egg white (optional, for elasticity); *For the Filling:**; 1 lb ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 2 large onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional but traditional); 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon pepper paste (biber salçası); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pul biber); 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; *For Boiling:**; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; *For Frying (Optional):**; Vegetable oil for deep frying

İçli Köfte 🇹🇷 Turkey

Bulgur balls stuffed with spiced meat

içli köfte bulgur balls

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Bulgur meat onions spices

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