Fellah Köftesi by @fitgreenmind

1h20
Medium

3 servings

🌾

150 g

Bulgur

🌾

75 g

Semolina

💧

150 ml

Water

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🫒

60 ml

Olive Oil

🍅

15 g

Tomato Paste

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🍅

120 g

Tomato Sauce

🧂

Salt

🌶️

0.3 g

Pepper

💧

3.5 tbsp

Water

🥣

120 g

Vegan Yogurt

🌿

8 g

Fresh Mint

🍋

15 ml

Lemon

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Measure 150 g bulgur, 75 g semolina, 150 ml water, and a pinch of salt into the large mixing bowl.

    bulgur
    semolina
    water
    salt
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/13

    Stir the bulgur mixture until evenly moistened, then let it rest for 15 minutes.

    bulgur
    semolina
    water
    salt
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    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/13

    Knead the rested bulgur mixture in the bowl for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes cohesive.

    bulgur
    semolina
    🥣large mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/13

    Shape the dough into small balls or shallow discs, about 2 cm wide.

    bulgur
    semolina
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  5. Step 5/13

    Peel and finely mince the 2 garlic cloves, then finely chop the fresh mint.

    garlic
    fresh mint
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/13

    Heat 60 ml olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir-fry the minced garlic and 15 g tomato paste for 1 to 2 minutes.

    olive oil
    garlic
    tomato paste
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/13

    Add 120 g tomato sauce, 52 ml water, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan, then stir until combined.

    tomato sauce
    water
    salt
    black pepper
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/13

    Bring the tomato sauce to a light simmer, then cook it for 10 minutes over low heat.

    tomato sauce
    tomato paste
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  9. Step 9/13

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the shaped bulgur balls or discs.

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    bulgur
    semolina
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  10. Step 10/13

    Boil the bulgur balls for 5 to 7 minutes until they float, then lift them out with a slotted spoon.

    bulgur
    semolina
    🥄slotted spoon
    🧺colander

  11. Step 11/13

    Stir the cooked bulgur balls into the simmered tomato sauce, then gently coat them with the sauce.

    bulgur
    tomato sauce
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/13

    Combine 120 g vegan yogurt, chopped fresh mint, and 15 ml lemon juice in a bowl, then stir until smooth.

    vegan yogurt
    fresh mint
    lemon juice
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/13

    Divide the sauced Fellah köftesi between 3 serving plates, then spoon the vegan yogurt mint sauce alongside or over each portion.

    bulgur
    tomato sauce
    vegan yogurt
    fresh mint
    lemon juice
    🍽️serving plate
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Liquid, Seasoning, Oil, Condiment, Vegetables, Dairy Alternative, Herbs

Ingredients

Bulgur, Semolina, Water, Salt, Olive oil, Tomato paste, Garlic, Tomato sauce, Pepper, Vegan yogurt, Fresh mint, Lemon

Allergens

Gluten, May contain soy, May contain nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Meat-free

Calories

365 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 53g, Dietary fiber: 8g, Fat: 14g, Saturated fat: 2g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.1mg, Potassium: 520mg, Calcium: 90mg, Magnesium: 80mg, Sodium: 280mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin A: 75µg, Vitamin B6: 0.25mg, Folate: 32µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 0 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

1 hour 20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board, colander, slotted spoon, serving plate

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Geographic

Turkey, Marmara

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Chewy, Soft, Silky, Saucy

Flavors

Tomato-rich, Savory, Garlicky, Tangy, Herbaceous, Peppery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep yogurt sauce separate when possible,Reheat the tomato-coated dumplings gently before serving), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooled dumplings and tomato sauce in an airtight freezer-safe container,Do not freeze the vegan yogurt mint sauce,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)