Name: Turkish Kofta Kebab with Bulgur Pilaf
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp black pepper; 200 g bulgur; 400 ml chicken broth; 1 tsp cumin; 30 ml olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 30 g tomato paste; 1 piece cucumber; 2 clove garlic; 1 piece lemon; 1 medium onion; 15 g parsley; 2 medium tomato; 400 g ground lamb

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Grate the onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop the garlic and parsley.

child_care Set aside a tablespoon of grated onion for the child's portion if desired.

3

In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into 6 oblong patties (kofta).

child_care Before adding spices, set aside a small spoonful of plain lamb mixture to cook separately for the child.

4

Place the kofta on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature 75°C).

child_care For the child's plain patty, cook on a separate small piece of foil to avoid spice contact.

5

While the kofta bakes, heat 15 ml olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the bulgur and stir for 1 minute until lightly toasted.

6

Add the chicken broth and tomato paste to the bulgur, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender.

child_care Scoop out a small portion of plain bulgur for the child before adding tomato paste if preferred.

7

While the pilaf cooks, dice the cucumber and tomatoes. Toss with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.

child_care Set aside a few cucumber slices for the child.

8

Fluff the bulgur pilaf with a fork. Serve the kofta alongside the pilaf and fresh salad.

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