koofteh

koofteh

120m 4

koofteh

Koofteh with Persian rice and Tahdig

Kitchen Timer120 mins
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
SpiceNone

Ingredients

  • Ground meat(beef & veal): 250 g
  • Chopped herbs (tarragon, savory, parsley): ½ cup
  • Onion: 2
  • Breadcrumbs: 1 tablespoon
  • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Salt, pepper, turmeric: to taste
  • Note: The amount of parsley should be about twice the other herbs.
  • Note: If using dried herbs: use 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon savory, and 1 tablespoon tarragon.

Instructions

01

Mix the ground meat with the herbs, salt, pepper, turmeric, one finely chopped onion, and breadcrumbs. Knead well for about 10 minutes until fully combined.

02

Shape the mixture into small meatballs and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.

03

Dice the remaining onion and sauté it with salt, pepper, and turmeric.

04

Add the tomato paste and sauté briefly.

05

Place the meatballs in the pan and add water just enough so that they are not fully submerged.

06

Let the dish cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours until fully cooked.

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