Ramadan Recipe: Etsiz Cig Kofte
- Publish date: Sunday، 01 December 2024 Last update: Wednesday، 19 February 2025
"Etsiz Cig Kofte" is a traditional vegetarian Turkish dish. It is made with fine bulgur, and various spices and is often enjoyed with romaine lettuce. Additionally, its name translates to "meatless raw meatballs". The original dish "Cig Kofte" is made with raw meats resembling the concept of steak tartar. Nevertheless, the vegetarian option is more favored as not many people enjoy eating raw meats. Making Etsiz Cig Kofte requires only a food processor, and the ingredients tossed in it. It is literally a one-step recipe!
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Ingredients of Etsiz Cig Kofte
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- 5 Minutes
- 4 Serving
- 170 Calories
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp sweet red pepper paste
- ½ tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tbsp sumac
- Salt to taste
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1 tbsp hot pepper paste, optional
- Romaine lettuce
- Pomegranate molasses
- Lemon wedges
Etsiz Cig Kofte
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Method & Directions of Etsiz Cig Kofte
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- 5 Minutes
- Throw Ingredients into a Food Processor
تم نسخ الرابطThe first and only step to making this dish is to throw all the ingredients into your food processor. This includes bulgur, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper paste, tomato paste, Aleppo pepper, sumac, salt, and hot water.
- Serve
تم نسخ الرابطShape your Etsiz Cig Kofte into single servings, and serve with romaine lettuce, pomegranate molasses, and lemon wedges on the side.
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Nutrition Facts of Etsiz Cig Kofte
| Calories | 170 |
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