What an amazing project! How wonderful to preserve Turkish cooking techniques. That is such a loving gift to give the world and future generations in Turkey.

@Meggs23

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PLEASE do more of these. I'd be happy to watch how to make every kind of kofte!

@zaria5785

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@@Meggs23 yes! I’m impressed at all the styles of kofta…one for every day of the year and then some. Love it!!

@lilyrose5806

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Looks delicious !

@ibbano1

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Techniques is one thing, BLABBERING about what the onion and bread does for the meat is totally ANOTHER thing

@ummulwara7274

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​@@Meggs23 ++ (q ssw j5

As an American of Greek and Armenian heritage I love your channel and so enjoyed your mention of my heritage and their influences as well. We all learn so much from each other, food is such a celebration of life. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge of food and history.

i am indian but in love with greek and turkish cuisine, their culture ,the countries 😍😍 Refika i follow ur recipes and love the way u take us on a cultural journey ❤love from 🇬🇧 🇮🇳

@TheCilginbalik

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Thank you. I love Indian food and cook. Love from Southampton UK.

@realvanillahair

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@@TheCilginbalik ❤️

@dannylindsey5857

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im Afro-American yet i love cooking foods from all over , she has a great recipe for ground meat kabob ..absolutely delicious paired with piilaf and pita bread....i really enjoy this channel

Great tips, thank you. In Bosnia we call them "ćufte". ❤️ Our cuisine is mostly turkish, only with different spices.

I once made kofte for work. My Scottish colleague was in love and said it was smelling like his childhood, when he used to visit his friends house after a long playful day, and his momma cooked for them. That was one of the loveliest compliments ever 😍

I am just learning to cook and naturally I watch a tremendous number of cooking channels. None are as wonderful and explanatory as yours. I want to make the dishes you highlight because I know about their origins and meaning. Thank you so much for an absolutely beautiful and engaging channel.

Amazing video again! I watched Turkish version and I couldn’t stop myself watching English version. Great idea to write a book about Turkish cooking techniques. It was very much needed. Delia Smith has her place in Oxford English dictionary. I think your name should be included in Turkish dictionary as our National Treasure. ❤️❤️❤️

@Refika

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thanks for your great comment, so glad that I have you❤️🙏🏻

@nelo4real

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I agree Refika is a National treasure.

Hello from Greece Komşu! Kofte is life. My mums kefte are so flavourful and soft like pillows 💙

@quiCksilvieZzz

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yes! I hate burgers and meatballs in general, but keftedes is my drug!

Refica- I am making your Kofte recipe for the first time tonight. I only wish I could be there with you to help in this crisis. I have donated as much as I can to Dr’s Without Borders, UNICEF, and World Central Kitchen. I did that in the first days, and will donate to your suggested organization when next I get paid. Sending prayers and love. Joan Byrne. Blessings on you all!

As Albanian I grew up with Turkish cuisine, which is part of Albanian cuisine. In the same time I had to taste too many kind of street and homemade koftes . Beside a “little headache“ from all body and hands movement of the nice lady who explain the recipes I already knew 70 to 80% of the things which were mentioned here but the other part I learned it was like university for me because it sounds very important. thank you.❤

@silgj1132

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Another fellow Albanian here. She puts the cherry on the top of our traditional cooking. Mine have garlic too.

Love the explanation of what the different ingredients do to the meat, and how the frying process makes a difference.

Sitting in my camp room in Iraq after a hard day at work and making myself hungry by watching this! I travel home via Turkish airlines and they have wicked kufte in the first class lounge. Looking forward to that 😋

@refikabirgul9244

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Hope u make urs whrn umgomhomr tooo 😘

Thank you for these recipes. I love Turkish food and consider it as one of the best. I am especially grateful that this channel is in English. Cheers from sunny New Zealand 😎👍

Thank you so much! I just made the best meatballs ever by following your tips: added 3x more onion than I ever would have, much more cumin than usual, twice as many bread crumbs, let it rest after kneading (usually I would have made them immediately). So much softer and more flavorful. 😊😊😊 Love from Marge the cook and Craig the taster

This is amazing! I do hope your cookbook will be available in an English version! This brings to mind a recipe that has long been a favorite of mine for meatballs. it is a “North African Meatball” recipe from the NYTimes a long time ago, served with couscous.

Refika…. You are such an amazing teacher…. Thank you for the science behind the recipe…. I have been making Kofte like this as taught to me by my mother for ages, then when I got older (and lazier) I have been just using the single grind beef and thinking I was “being healthier” omitted the breadcrumbs…. I can tell you that my Kofte now is like cardboard compared to my Mother’s recipe…. I am inspired to go back and make this again… So thank you…. One more thing - In addition to the ingredients you used we also use Scallion, Scotch Bonnet Pepper and a little Mushroom Soya-Sauce in our recipe and our main herb is Thyme…. I know this doesn’t sound like Turkish Cuisine anymore but this is the result of the unique fusion cuisine that is present in Jamaica where the Turkish and Chinese migrants lived together and shared recipes…

@refikabirgul9244

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Wowwww

Interestingly I'm pretty sure the "stretched meat" (i.e. mostly rehydrated stale bread + spices + tenderizer) ball is the original recipe for most places. Swedish meatballs, German and American patties, all started as a stretched meat recipe but became more meaty overtime. It's neat that Turkey, Greece, and other eastern European and Levantine places retained the original stretched meat recipe and made it the star rather than a "substitute".

I like your recipe.. I'm Pakistani but living in sydeny..I follow your recipes because my kids are like Turkish food..I made all time ...thanks to Allah

Dear Refika,this is exactly how we cook 'koftes' or meatballs here in Greece.You are absolutely right...they are so different than burgers...Thank you so much for your helpul videos👋🌷🍔

I always learn so much from you Refika. Sharing your culture with the world, the importance of techniques, and the different regional versions of Koftas. Loved it! I don’t think you spent too much time on one recipe at all! It made me realize that my lovely Canadian Mom, who loved to research and cook ethnic cuisines so many years ago…was actually replicating koftas when she made burgers! Her use of different spices, fine grinding the meat, adding binders, fresh herbs, sometimes stuffing the patties-no one else seemed to make them this way at the time. She would have loved watching you! Your next book sounds wonderful! I look forward to it!❤️

I am excited to hear that you are working on another book, Refika! Thank you for continuing to make videos including in English. Your videos have changed my cooking and the way I think about cooking so much in the past few years, and all for the good :)

I starting to love Turkey from watching KZread videos. Watching your Kofte recipe, I think My Latvian Kotletes are very similar. My mom always used one egg and old bread and onion plus spices in her recipe. She also rolled in light flour before frying. They were moist and the left over Kotletes you could eat cold and still enjoy them. They also stayed fluffy.

Hi Refika , good job In Iran we have traditional receipe for Kofte which has mainly rice , a kind of chicken pea( called Lape), aromatic herbs and minced meat In Azarbayejan province( a province located inNorth of Iran) there is Big Kofte stuffed with a whole of one chicken😁or an egg etc

Thank you for all the tips. My family originated from Serbia and we have Cevapcici or chufti (not sure of the spelling). You have really helped me understand how to make the best as these are just a variation of Kofte. I much appreciate your educating about the science behind practices. I also like hearing your assistant’s laughter when you make a dubious comment (mens meat). 😂😂😂 my husband laughed as well. Please continue the great job you are doing of bringing Turkish food into our kitchens. It was part of my dream to visit Istanbul but due to Covid we are not travelling at this stage. You bring Turkey into our minds and heart.

My dear Rafika I am trying to save all your recipes. I am Colombian but my daily food is Turkish. When I travel to Turkey I would like to meet you and thank you in person for all I have learn how to cook Turkish food. Teshekulader

I always love your videos. In Mexico we use bread crumbs or rice to make our meatballs in a soup called albóndigas 😊 so appreciate all the knowledge it took to make this video very well made

I would love to see more and more kofte recipes! The variety is incredible but most people outside of Turkey wouldn't know just how much variety there is. Can't wait to see this cookbook you are working on :)

Have just watched this video and it had been on my mind to ask you about Kofte recipes as they were a hit with my sons (I am a 72 year old mum of adult sons)as was the bulgar I made, we love Turkish food well we love food I should say and your beautiful face and ways are a joy to watch and you all seem to also love food. The green bean recipe Burak made when you were away reminded my of my friend making a similar dish in Cyprus (the Greek side - sorry) and I watch you every week and long for the book to come out in English when written. God bless you all and shower you with his goodness ,much love to you all.

wonderful video, Great chef personality and authentic recipes! Can't wait to try one! Have watched so many and enjoyed my visits to Turkey with you!

Your videos are amazing! It was so cool learning the science behind each ingredient. You always explain everything so well. Thank you for the recipes and all the other information you give. Blessings to you!

My son (12y) wants to visit Istanbul. I hope to be there in the summer. We will love the Turkish food.

I really enjoy watching your videos on Saturday mornings. This one has to be one of my top 10 favourites. Thank you for sharing this ALL this information!!

Lots of loves and respect Refika! You are amazing at what you are doing, and making all us proud sharing our culture and knowledge with the world 💕

What an amazing teacher you are! Love you Refika.

Thanks so much for all the details and recipe! Can't wait to try !

Hi Refika! I make köfte very often and as you've explained, it's very convenient to have already cooked ones in the freezer at all times. I've learned a lot of new ways to make köfte thanks to this video! I'll definitely add the vinegar to mine next time as I already always add the onions,some of the spices and herbs, the breadcrumbs and the egg but I've never added the vinegar before. Thank you for this lovely lesson and hope to meet you in person someday if I ever go back to Istanbul, I find your personality and your videos very warm and inspiring. Love from Buenos Aires!

This is as good a video about Koftes that you would ever want as a viewer. Continue your good work ❤️ Happy to have learnt so many things today!

Yum. Thank you for all you're doing. I hope your work gets the recognition your team deserves.

Refika! You and your team do such an amazing job on your videos! I always learn something. Your recipes are fantastic. Thank you so much.. keep them coming!

Thanks, Refika! You always teach us so much about food and cooking! I loved this video, too! Köfte is one of my favourite Turkish dishes! I've tried it in İstanbul and enjoyed it thoroughly. The other day, I had a plate of it at Mado in Toronto. I'm so happy you shared your recipe here as well. I am going to try to make it according to your recipe next time!❤️

This is INCREDIBLE. The first video I have seen on your channel, and I'm really excited to have found your channel. You are right, these recipes and traditions are worthy of being written down, and thank you for doing the work. I do what I can to remember my mom's recipes, and particularly hearing you explain things like what spice is typical from where. You are sharing really valuable knowledge, and I'm grateful! You clearly care so much. Thank you and your team for all you do, and thank you for the onion grating idea, I'll be using that advice tonight 😋

@Refika

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Hey dear Dani, knowing about the food's history gives us a great feeling of acquaintance and a warm feeling of folksiness while eating them, which even changes the way you taste.... I hope you enjoy it! Lots of love ❤️😋

I love the information about the dish you share with us. The history, cultural variations, the science behind the steps of the recipe make the dish more delicious for me.

Thank you Refika! Loved the video as always. Also love all the stories you tell behind the recipes. Keep them coming and I am never bored by your videos. Love to you all🇳🇱🌷🍀❤️😘

Like her breakdown the purpose of adding the ingredients. Really helpful for people to make their own version

Love that I found your channel. It is an inspiration and now I am motivated to cook Turkish dishes.

Thank you Refika! I love your attention to detail and explaining the *why* of these wonderful recipes

Refika!! (and friends) yet another fascinating and densely packed demonstration video. The combinations are staggering and with your insights, it will make the likelihood of successful experimentation with flavors and fillings much greater. Thanks! All the best to you and to your team in the upcoming new year!! Keep warm and stay cool!!!

Thank you for sharing ❤ Can’t wait to try! Love to you and the team

I loved this video sooooo much!!! Thank you❤❤❤❤

Thankyou Refika! I'm in love with your channel and Turkish cuisine. xx

I'm from Southern United States and so enjoy watching your channel. This was a wonderful tutorial. I make my meatballs very similar ingredients but just mix it quickly and fry them up. I will change a couple of things, like grating the onion, different meat/bread ratio, and kneading for a longer time. Can't wait to try. I hope you will do your rice version on this channel. Thank you for all your lessons!

I’m so glad you’re sharing all of this amazing knowledge.. you have definitively improved the food in my kitchen. I can’t wait to try the next thing from you.

Wonderful, wonderful presentation. Thank you!

This is such a wonderful introduction/ instruction. I can't wait to make kufte!

This is very interesting. I am German and my mother always made the "Frikadellen" (I guess a German expression for Köfte) with meat (usually a mix of beef and pork), onion, garlic, paprika powder, pepper, salt, chopped parsley, egg, (soaked and pressed out) stale bread and rice and a splash of milk So I guess this somewhat similar to the Turkish Köfte? I do it the same way my mother did, but since I rarely have stale bread I usually use breadcrumbs.

Please do the rice version, I would love it!

This was absolutely excellent! Thank you!

Marvelous recipes! Love your presentation! Always a pleasure watching you.

Your channel is my ‘go-to’ when I want to IMPRESS my husband Turkish family!!!❤❤❤. Thank you and the whole team for making Turkish cuisine accessible to Yabanci😊

Love your recipe and your energy Refika

This sounds so delicious ! Thank you for a great detailed explanation.

I love your videos you always explain everything in depth!

This is my kind of video! Great as usual!

Many thanks Refika that share with us this amazing video about kefte! I am from Bulgaria and to make kufte is tradition. Especially mom recipe is very close to our. We add some yogurt instead the vinegar and spice like oregano.

I absolutely LOVE your channel and I'm making this on my day off tomorrow. I work 6 days a week and try to not cook except on my day off. This looks like the perfect food to eat all week. I'm really looking forward to the spice mix, which is very different from what I usually use. I tend to get into a rut when doing bulk cooking, fixing a very small group of recipes on a weekly rotation. Your channel has inspired me to explore new flavors. Thank you so much!

@TheLittleHomestead

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Well, I made it. I used 50/50 pork and beef (I can't afford lamb and I don't really like ground lamb anyway). I absolutely love the way the patties came out, and the flavors are over the top. This is going to become a staple in my cooking schedule. Again, thank you so much!

Another wonderful video. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾for Refika and the team!! I will buy that book 📕

Oh Rafika - you are amazing! Such an interesting and complete video. I like how you put the recipe below and I love all your tips and techniques. I see these Tofte cooked in the Turkish series I watch and now I can make them myself thanks to you!

One of my favorite videos you’ve done. Can’t wait for your book!

Happy New Year Refika! Great video, I've learnt so much from it. I'll never look at a meatball the same again! I'm definitely going to be making these! xx

Excellent video ! Love your recipe, looked so delicious ! Thank you so much !

Love your recipes and video's. Thank you Refika. Greetings from Holland Neriman

Watching from Philippine,,i just recently found your channel,,and I really love your technique of cooking,,im still watching even the old video's,,and i couldn't stopped it until late at night,,anyway,,,i really love the way you cook,,and i want to learn as well,,thank you ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Thank you Refika.I love your channel.

love your energy guys ... have a fantastic new year

So great to know Turkish cooking techniques. You are amazing Refika.

I really appreciate the enthusiasm and zest you bring to your videos.

You have one of the best channels around. I love your videos and recipes. I have tried a few and they are all delicious. I hope there will be an English version of your cookbook as I would love to own one.

Love your cooking and I learn such a lot.thanks

Love all your videos n your cooking, Refika!♥️

You are such a great teacher!

Such a great explainer on köfte. Thank you for sharing and educating us.

This is the Köfte essay that I didn’t think I needed.Thank you guys!🙌🏻💖

Another amazing video, love and blessings from Germany.

I love your videos because I always feel I learn so much! Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos 🙏

I just love Refika!!

Excellent explanation!

Thank you for this chat Refika. I loved the Kofta served in the cafes in Turkiye, but have not been able to reproduce the taste since we arrived back home in Australia. I really need to spend a whole day on this I think😂 Please let us know when your book will be available.. I love to have good recipe books in my library.. I need the specifics on recipes, the kneading times, the resting times etc. That is beside the recipes of course 😂 Cheers and Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

Thanks Rafika from Pakistan, for giving such amazing information about Turkish kofte. We cook kofte like you people do but with some twist we put poppy seeds and roasted lentil powder in it along with other spices and after giving them a shape we make a gravy to cook these kofte in it for half an hour and served with roti pratha or naan .types of kofte are, with filling, vegetables kofte, kofte pilao/pilaf and chick pea kofte etc.

Thank you, so easy to follow. Your chalk & talk style here shows your absolute confidence in your subject 🍎🎓💯

This video gives me some amazing ideas! Thanks Refika!!

❤ Thank you, Refika and Team! Always appreciate the way things are summarise and explained. My ears are fully open whenever your video start playing from my playlist! Best cooking channel❣

You are absolutely brilliant someone who inspired me about Turkish cooking. I love how you explain turkish cooking techniques and history. Your spices makes life so much easier, Kofte is my all time favourite food now

Thank you for bringing it home

I have been wanting to cook more Mediterranean dishes, and this looks great. I will be making this tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe.

Thanks for this video, I really appreciated how you went into detail about how each ingredient contributes to the whole köfte 👍 I will try it out with as many ingredients as I can find in the market as possible

@Refika

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thank you so much for nice comment ❤️

Great instructions ! Thank you 🙏🏻

I love how you show your excitement about making and eating food, Refika! ❤ from 🇨🇦

I love, love, love you and your cooking videos. I learn so much always.

I love that I feel like you are talking to me, like teaching me personally, from your heart and from the love of delicious food and sharing your culture. And I enjoy your accent and cuteness. I am from Quebec and can’t wait to make your soups and meatballs for sure!! Happy I found your channel 😊 New subby🎉

Yum, yum, yum! I didn't realize how much I've missed the lessons about culture and history in your videos until this one. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Here's to your book. I've no doubt it will be full of wisdom with a healthy dose of whimsy.