Köfte Baharat
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey (preferably dark meat)
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely ground bread crumbs
- 2 TBSP Köfte Baharat spice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley plus more for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook one minute longer. Place in a large mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature.
2. Add ground poultry, egg, bread crumbs, Köfte Baharat spice and parsley. Using your hands, mix thoroughly. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for one hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 375.
4. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with olive oil spray. Scoop heaping 2 tablespoons of the Köfte mixture into your hand and shape into a semi-flat oval. Spray the Köfte with a light coating of olive oil spray.
5. Cook 18 - 20 minutes until brown and crispy. Serve with pita, salad and sumac dressing. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Sumac Dressing
INGREDIENTS:
- 2/3 cup whole milk yogurt
- 1 tsp crushed Sumac
- Juice from 1/2 small lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Let sit in refrigerator or 30 minutes before serving.
