Vegetarian Çiğ Köfte Recipe
This vegetarian çiğ köfte recipe uses whole grain bulgur and spices, kneaded into a tasty Turkish appetizer. Learn ingredients and steps easily.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Soak bulgur
Place bulgur in a bowl, pour hot water over it and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Chop onion
Peel and finely chop the onion; avoid grating for better texture.
Squeeze onion
Squeeze the chopped onion in your hand to remove excess liquid.
Check bulgur
After 15 minutes, squeeze a bit to check consistency; add hot water if it's too dry.
Transfer bulgur
Move the softened bulgur to a wide kneading tray.
Add isot and salt
Add chili powder and salt, mixing thoroughly while kneading.
Add onion and knead
Include the squeezed onion and knead until well combined.
Add pastes and liquids
Add tomato paste, pepper paste, yogurt, pomegranate molasses, oil, and lemon juice; knead for 30 minutes.
Shape köfte
Take portions of the mixture and press them in your hand to form köfte shapes, wetting hands as needed.
Serve
Serve with lettuce, parsley, lemon wedges, and extra pomegranate molasses.