Description
Jamie Oliver’s Turkey Kofte features minced turkey mixed with a blend of herbs and spices, shaped into patties or skewers, and cooked to perfection. It’s a lighter, protein-packed version of the traditional Middle Eastern dish.
Ingredients
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- 500g (1 lb) turkey mince
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- 1 small onion, finely grated
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- 2 garlic cloves, minced
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- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
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- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
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- 1 small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
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- 1 egg, lightly beaten
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- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
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- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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- Olive oil for cooking
For Serving:
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- Flatbreads or pita
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- Cucumber-yogurt sauce or tzatziki
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- Fresh salad (lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion)
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- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Kofte Mixture
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey mince, grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, parsley, mint, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
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- Mix well with your hands until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 2: Shape the Kofte
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- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into small patties or oval-shaped logs. If using skewers, thread the mixture onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
Step 3: Cook the Kofte
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- Heat a grill pan, frying pan, or barbecue over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil if pan-frying.
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- Cook the köfte for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F).
Step 4: Serve and Garnish
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- Serve the turkey Kofte hot in flatbreads or pita with cucumber-yogurt sauce, fresh salad, and a squeeze of lemon.