Middle Eastern Star: İçli Köfte- Kibbeh- Crunchy Bulgur Outside and Heaven Inside | Celebration Dish
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İçli köfte is known with different names all over the world such as kibbeh, stuffed meatball and ishli kofte. Basically, it is a crispy bulgur dough outside filled with delicious, minced meat with pistachio. It is one of the best foods and every bite is heavenly! You can make it traditional way, or I have a special and easy technique for you if you are a first time maker.
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İçli Köfte Recipe
For the bulgur dough,
200 g double ground beef, fatless
2 cups fine bulgur,
3 tablespoons semolina
1 tablespoons pepper paste, biber salçası
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon salt
15-20 small ice cubes, 150 g
½ to 1 cup all-purpose flour
Stuffing,
1/2 kg double ground beef, should be fatless
3 onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoons butter
2 handfuls walnuts or pistachio, chopped (raw and shelled)
1/2 bunch of parsley, chopped
Salt & black pepper
For frying,
Sunflower oil, any frying oil works great.
• For the stuffing, I always have my ground beef out of rib. But if you prefer, you can use 50% lamb - 50% veal, too. The important thing is that you should always be by the pot, waiting and braising it thoroughly.
• Start braising the minced meat with a medium-high heat in its own fat; when it is being cooked, it will release its water. When it starts to soak its water, add the onion and a pinch of salt.
• Lower the heat and add in the butter. When the onions almost disappeared and the meat smell turns into that of a kebap - meaning, in 20-25 minutes - it means that your minced meat is now braised. Now, you can add the black pepper and salt.
• This is a long process, stir occasionally and add a couple of water and scrape all the flavour on the pan.
• Add in the walnuts or pistachios and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Turn the heat off and add the parsley.
• For the bulghur dough, mix the semolina with 150 ml water cover the top and let it soak the water for 5 minutes.
• Using a stand mixer or by hand, mix the bulgur with the semolina and knead with flat beater. Add in the ground beef, pepper paste, cumin, black pepper and salt.
• Add in the ice cubes while kneading. Knead for 15 minutes until mixture becomes a paste. This will take longer- around 30 minutes- if kneading with hand.
• To understand the correct texture, take a piece of dough in your hand and press to flat. If the sides cracks, it means it needs more kneading and ice.
• Finally, add in ½ to 1 cup flour- amount will vary depending on the type of bulgur-. It is ready when it becomes a dough that does not stick to the hand and rolls out easily.
• Take 75 g lumps from the dough and shape into balls.
• Keep a bowl of water beside you to wet your hands.
• Wet your hands and make a hole in the middle of the dough with your index finger. Then, with light movements, turn the dough in your palm and make the hole bigger with your index and middle fingers.
• Fill in with beef mixture -around 2 tablespoons-.
• Wet your hand and close the open edge by slowly squeezing it between our index and thumb. The shape should be a little bigger than lemon. You can perfect the shape by wetting your hands. Prepare the remaining dough in the same way.
• For an easier way, you can roll out the dough between two cyling film. Cut into 2 equal pieces. Place the stuffing spaced apart on one part and lay the other part on top with cyling film. Cut with a cup or cookie cutter. Seal the edges with wet hands.
• Heat the oil and deep fry until golden brown or you can air fry them on 200 C (390 F) for 14 minutes. Oil the each köfte before cooking.
• Another way of cooking is baking, oil each köfte before cooking and bake them in the oven on 200 C (390 F) for 20 minutes, flip halfway.
• Squeeze lemon while eating and best serve with spoon salad and ayran.
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Hola Refika, soy Isabel una Colombiana viviendo en Turquía, me casé con mi esposo turco y ahora con mi gran familia turca para mí es un reto aprender de su cultura y aún más de la gastronomía turca, para así complacerlos , estaba buscando recetas turcas y que bueno encontrar tu canal y poder colocar los subtítulos en español, ya que el idioma turco lo entiendo poco, pero excelente y maravilloso canal y tus recetas, amo esta receta rellena con esta carne y está delgada masa, la prepararé con tu receta y te contaré cómo me queda, que bueno si en tu tienda tengas tasas medidoras y cucharas medidoras para así tener las medidas exactas y me quedén los alimentos iguia consistencia a los tuyos, un abrazo desde Eskişehir, seguiré tu pasó a paso mil gracias,
Oh! Riveka!!!, how can I be so blessed? I truly love you so very much! I appreciate all the information you share and all the love you give. I’m more than grateful to you! I feel so blessed I download your videos and save them so I can review them to make your beautiful recipes. I can not thank you enough. God bless you and your team. 🙏🏼💕 Please forgive me as I have not been watching KZread over the last month and a half as I have been ill. I have missed you greatly. 💕I hope you and your family have been well.
My sister-in-law is Turkish. Always love what they cook. You help me cook foods they know. Thank you dear!
Last year I had my 1st kibbeh. A co-worker brought it to work. Her father made them and they were fantastic. I never knew the labor of love it took to make them.
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Turkey is such a lovely place - in no small part because of their amzing foods, and Refika provides such a lovely way to continue experiencing that amazing place.
Mmmm. I'll look for these on the menu the next time we order from our local Turkish restaurant, Anatolia's Gate.
My Granny - Syrian - made the best Kibbeh. I miss it.
Refika! Love your new hair style. Thank you for all of the great tips and tricks. As you say, they are the knowledge passed down to us and it's very important to pass it on. Every time we watch you, we learn something new. Love to your magnificent team. Everyone always looks so happy! Their smiles brighten our day. We know how much work they all put in, so please do share our love with them. Be well and stay safe!!
Love love love these!!! Thank you for posting ALL the steps
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Mmm, these are (were?) known as bulgur köfte in Cyprus. My late grandmother Hatice Gülay used to make to most amazing ones, though I'm sure yours are comparable, Refika. You've made me want to give it a try myself.
I LOVE kibbeh!!!! Mom & I were just talking about them on thanksgiving!!!!
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I was in doubt if I really need an air fryer in my live. Now you convinced me. Thanks for this recipe.
I’ve brought kibbeh from Trader Joe’s freezer section and fell in love with it. I’ve been searching for easier recipes so I can make it myself. Thank you for this video.
@karlanorvell9573
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I didn't know you could get them at Trader Joe's. Good to know if I don't have time for homemade.
@Topol60
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Yes I did too. Now that I see it’s so difficult! It’s so worth it to buy from TJ and it’s pretty good! Not as luxury as this video tho😢
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My son plays American football at college. He has been away from home dice August. I will try to make these “footballs” for his welcome home. ❤
That looks divine...
Always trying to introduce my polynesian family to new foods and cuisines. You had me at super food! Lets see if i can impress with this recipe for christmas. Thanks Refika!
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Last time I went to İstanbul I had a mezze party at Kral Sofrası in Aksaray and when the waiter brang the içli köfte he cut them in two in front of us and poured onto the filling a meaty pomegrenade sauce. Absolutely divine. These balls are a long work, (like mantı and raviolis in general)I have already made them at home a few times. Thank you sevgili Refika & team for this video with good humour and precious tips!
Greetings from Bulgaria Refika and team! We moved back to our home country Bulgaria now after 15 years in the UK. And we keep following you, your videos are such an inspiration for us all and thank you so much for this recipe I requested a long time ago. I had no idea I can use this flat attachment to mix the minced meat, and we love any kind of koftes so much, so this tip is priceless! Can’t wait to try this recipe, hope I can find the fine bulgur in one of the Turkish shops here in my city. Greetings and a quick reminder, we and my daughter,age 9, are looking forward to meet you in person one day. I will let you know when as we are now very close and can make ot happen. Until then we will continue spend our free time with you and your team and your videos. Thank you so much for all your hard work amd amazing content and positivity that makes our days happier! Thank you! Looking forward to get ahold of your special chopping knife too, it is selling out so fast on Etsy! All the best to you and the team! You are all amazing ! So positive! Love from Plovdiv, Bulgaria ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is my favourite thing to order at my Turkish cafe. I can eat these all day everyday and I’m so glad now i know how to make them. I will be making these
Love that knife!
Thank you for showing us how to cook these two ways!!
Such a detailed video with lots of tips now I feel confident in trying to make it at home. Need to go to the Turkish store in my area.
Hi Refika... Love ur cheerful personality. Looks great. I do look forward watching u cook. Tks for sharing your gift & luv of cooking
When my family moved from the US to Turkey in 1990, we were invited to dinner at a few homes. One of the first times, we had içli köfte and our host showed my mother how to make it. ❤
@ankaralgelin4539
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It seems hard and need patient
You make me feel as if my mother is teaching me how to do delicious recipes so cool and heartly ❤️
I am very thankful as this is a recipe I have wanted to try for a long time.
Well, mystery solved for me…I always wondered the technique for the outer dough. Thanks Refika, and team, for sharing how to do this. Funny that I was just in my local Turkish store (I live in Germany) this week stocking up on some home staples (I.e. tomato paste, pepper paste, yoghurt, big bunches of fresh herbs, corn meal, bulgar, etc.). I usually buy the big (course) bulgar as I like it’s texture and I also buy the medium that is already mixed with toasted thin pasta (was my children’s favorite dish when they were young). I got both of these bulgar varieties this week, but I got distracted looking at the fine bulgar. I stood in the aisle holding the bag and wondering how could I use this. Since I was unsure, I didn’t buy it. I have had it on my mind to research in my cookbooks and online, but hadn’t gotten around to it (like the best made plan these days with my new post-lockdown limited attention span-sometimes I wonder why my mind decided to rebel against my past organized ways!). Sooooo…imagine how pleased I am to have this video from you Rafika and the team! You’ve given me inspiration to re-focus and do something with fine bulgar. So it’s on my shopping list for the next trip to Istanbul Market in Kempten. ❤😊
@minebosman2809
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Hi there. kısır (Turkish version of Tabuleh) is another tasty dish you can make with thin bulgur. It is a tasty and filling salad. Refika has the recipe for it in her channel.
@lisakepinski4299
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@@minebosman2809 thanks so much! I’ll try making it. I appreciate you sharing the idea with me
@minebosman2809
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@@lisakepinski4299 you are most welcome. I thought you might need a recipe for the leftover bulgur 😉 kısır is a lot easier and faster to prepare.
@nanomazaj79
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Try Arminian taboleh😊
@lisakepinski4299
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@@nanomazaj79 thank you. I generally make tabouli with a medium fine bulgur (one that you can see the grains better). Interested to see how the very fine ground bulgur works in tabouli. I appreciate you sharing this.
I've only had those once in my life, but I've never stopped craving them after I tasted. They're so good!
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Dear Refika! You cook very well, it's a pleasure to look at your recipes. Greetings from Bulgaria!🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for this teaching God bless you
I love watching and learning to cook Turkish recipes. My family is hooked on bulgur now. So, delicious! ❤ I just love the sense of humour the editor(s) have. 😂 Thank you Team Refika! 🥰🤗’s
I love all your recipes, my daughter and her family are moving to Turkey soon to Izmir so I am looking forward to trying some of the dishes in person soon xx
Thank you for spreading the beauty and taste of Turkish cuisine to the rest of the world. I love your teaching style and the crew helps make these videos super entertaining. 🙏🏽
@donnastockley8230
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@Nightknight47
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Dude it's not turkish it's Syrian
@goutd0utopic138
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@@Nightknight47 Not syrian dude, it is originaly an Armenian recipe ! 🤷♂️
@Nightknight47
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@@goutd0utopic138 it's Syrian from the city of Aleppo, and historical evidences prove that , no country knows kobbeh except Syria even it's name is Arabic so how you say it's arminian , read the historical facts , even in logic the only parts from other countries other than Syria know kobbeh are the parts are close to Syria while for the parts of other countries that surround arminian don't know what is kobbeh so how you say it's arminian , even kobbeh doesn't Present at arminian cuisine and restuarants as part of their dishes, only arminian are familiar with kobbeh are the ones who came to Syria as refugees during their war with turks , so all facts and evidence say it's Syrian
@XA--xz9fj
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@@Nightknight47 and? why dont you scream that its not syrian or iraqi or lebanese when it comes to your ‘shawarma’ which is in fact döner or baklava or dolmas and many others? how is it okay for you adopt from others but vice versa isnt?
Hello. I am always so impressed with your cooking. You get me inspired to try new foods and you make the explanations so clear and easy to understand the reason we cook like this. Your first video that I watched was your hummus recip and I continue to get compliments whenever I make it. Thank you so much. I hope some day I can visit your country. Keep up the great teachings!
Thanks!
@Refika
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Thankmuuu 😘🙏🧿
Wow 😍 I'm speechless!
Watching this reminds me of the series Kurt Seyit ve Sura. I loved watching the foods prep and drinks. Loved the series!
Great, thank you, I made bulgur from your father recipe, and it was my favorite meal.
Thank you Refika and Team. Another great lesson in Turkish cooking ! I can't wait to taste it !! Lots of love from Cape Town !
This is a cooking master class and a science lesson rolled into one. So interesting and delicious!
Apart from lovely and easy to follow recipes, especially to note the ingredient alternatives for ares that might not have the perfect ones, I genuinely enjoy the silly funny moments :)
I grew up eating the Lebanese version of kibbe, and it's one of the very best foods eaten hot with cold tangy yogurt
WOW …….you guys are so generous and amazing not many people would do that…Love your Recipe’s I Will try these tomorrow for football games
Hi Refika. Regards from Mauritius. I have been following you since 2020. I just love your videos. So innovative and different. I love the small tips that you give. Also, Im a fan of Bahar. Such amazing videos she shoots. Cheers to the amazing chef and an awesome team😊
Very, very interesting... I have never eaten or seen such food, but... I would surely love it... Love you and your friends! Give them and yourself my thanks and love!
I love your channel! Your video techniques are creative and makes these recipe look easy to make. Turkish food is delicious but the balance of spices is critical. My husband of 35 years is Turkish and I am learning so much from you. I have been to Turkey 10 times over the years. Next time I am in Istanbul I am searching for your store!
Thank you for nice recipes
Beautiful! I think a little roasted corn added to the mix wouldn't go wrong, either. 😄
Thanks Refika. I’ve always loved kibbeh and always wanted to mske it. You made it look so easy.💐
Hello Refika!! I just love watching you cook. I just wish I could grab the yummy food and bring it into my reality. Looks so delicious! I am watching you from the state of Kentucky, USA. Sending you Love!
@Refika
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Oh thank you Erin!! We always wish that we could make you feel the smell and the taste as you watch our videos :)) lots of love to you and Kentucky ❤️
I haven't had these since I was 6 or 7 years old. My grandmother made these for us all in the 90's! I will need to try to make them, i miss the buttery deliciousness!
Really love your recipes, every time I watch your video wants me to cook more. Sending my love from Pakistan 🥰
Love your recipes! 😋🤩
I just wanted you to know that I was working on a shelving project while watching KZread videos....and yours was the only one that I stopped what I was doing to focus on your video! These look AMAZING!! I can't wait to make them! I really think the 1st way you showed (forming the dough with your hands into a little "vase") is the way I will do it, but I love that you show alternative ways, too! Thank you for being here!!
blooming gorgeous!!! can't wait to try. thank you lovely Refika and team
İçli köfte are my favourite. Thanks for sharing your recipe and tips to make the köfte successfully
Wonderful recipe, loved to eat these when I lived in the UAE, will try to copy and make it 😋 👌
I love kebbeh , my Mother used to buy it and bring it home for us when she came from work . Thanks for sharing your recipe .
Thank you ggreat cooking an italian lady in london great videos
Thank you for your beautiful videos
What?!?!? We are so excited!! Your videos are such a blessing to us. We love your whole team.
Well done! I'm from the Philippines and tasted kibbe, Shi's kebab and some from Turkey dishes, I'm dying to taste again this and you brought it again in your channel, amazing cooking, please feature biryani your version and Turkey original Shawarma, please, thank you!
Will make it for Iftari InSha Allah. Coming Ramadan
Love turkish dises and the way u explain is wonderfull. 😍
Love this channel. A little laughter keeps your attention
Thanks for this. İçli köfte are my favourite but I'm nervous to make them. Your video is VERY helpful. I might give it a try. İf your near Fethiye Muğla give me a shout we can make them together 🦋
@Refika
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Thank you :) no need to feel nervous, you can try the easy method in the beginning :)
Hi, I am from India Kolkata. Love this mouth watering Kibbah.
Omg I never thought to put meat in the shell, us Turkish Cypriots keep the shell plain but I will be making it like yours next time as they looked delicious! Thank you for your amazing videos, as a Turk who lives in the UK I rely on your videos to stay close to my roots, Teşekkürler ❤️
Wow, I'm not a meat eater but that recipe looks absolutely lovely. I'd love to see the version that Bahar mentioned, I'll bet that's also fantastic👍
This is my favourite recipe by far! Love it!!!❤
I made this today with vegan mince and OMG… Delicious
@Refika
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Proud of you Refika so clean and nice english ❤
This really looks tasty and I learned about onions in meats. Thank you, Refika, and family!
Rafika, I am so glad that you’ve improved your image, in fact you look terrific here in this episode. Keep it up and make us happy for you.😊
The best directions I've ever seen for this, I've been intimidated to ever try. Thank you!
Excellent! One of my favorite dishes. I also love the boiled version ( I tried it for the first time in Adana and love it!)
@margokupelian344
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Yes, my mom used to boil them and later on she made soup with the broth. She added noodle pasta and tomato paste, then she sautéed some garlic and added it to the soup. In the end she added lemon juice and dried mint. We called it nunuk chorbasi.
@nanomazaj79
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There are almost 100 kinds of kibeh..each one is unique and tasty 🇸🇾
I love your recipes. You really make it exciting. I use a lot of your recipes. Thank you
My husband grew up eating a different version of these in the Dominican Republic. It’s one of his favorite foods.
This looks and sounds delicious! I will be trying it soon.
Thank you so much Refika, I love Kibbeh so much, always buy the frozen type, appreciate how, so beautifully explained. Defo will attempt these,. You are beautiful and your team is wonderful
I admire you . I just discovered the English channel . I am from Gaziantep trying to learn English.
You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you for your expertise!! Kudos to your staff too!!
Fabulous ! I will make when I can afford to buy meat again ! Thank you as always Rick’s and team ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love the recipies and I love the stories even more. Much love to you and your team. ❤❤
I'm From India , i like to cook different cuisine and I loved this koftas .