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Name: Authentic Köfte Ekmek Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: *For the Köfte (Meatballs):**; 1 lbs (500g) ground lamb or beef (or a 50/50 mix), preferably 20% fat; 1 medium onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dry); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or hot, to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional, but traditional); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for the mixture); 2 tablespoons neutral oil or butter (for frying); *For the Sandwich Assembly:**; 4 long, crusty Turkish flatbread rolls (similar to a sub roll or a crusty baguette), or sturdy ciabatta rolls; 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced; 4-6 leaves of crisp lettuce (Romaine or iceberg), washed and dried; Sumac (for sprinkling, optional); *For the Quick Pickled Onions (Optional but Recommended):**; 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Köfte ekmek

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