Vegan Balls | Fellah Kofte Recipe | Great Recipe for Falafel & Hummus Lovers
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This week we are here with a vegan köfte recipe for you. Fellah köfte which can compete with 80% of the kebabs in Turkey, even 100% for a vegetarian. Star of the show for this recipe is the ever versatile bulgur which is an essential ingredient in Turkish cuisine. Bulgur is a type of cracked wheat and provides an excellent base for the flavours used in a recipe, absorbing them all like a sponge and leaving a party in your mouth with every single bite. I guarantee that you won't miss the meat with this budget friendly köfte.
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1 cup fine bulgur
½ cup boiling water
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 heaped tablespoon pepper paste
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
For the sauce,
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 heaped tablespoon tomato paste
1 heaped tablespoon pepper paste
2 good handfuls walnuts, chopped
10 sprigs parsley, chopped
5 sprigs spring onions, chopped
● Mix the bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl and cover with a plate. Let the bulgur soak the water and soften for five minutes.
● Add in the flour, pepper paste, salt and cumin.
● Knead until the mixture comes together and becomes smooth. Always wet your hands with cold water while kneading and press on the mixture with the palm of your hands.
● Pull apart small pieces from the dough, which are slightly bigger than a hazelnut and make small rounds of the mixture in your hands and don’t forget to wet your hands every time. Then make small craters in the center with your index (or little finger) finger. Shaping can take some time but if you have someone to help you it is easy and fun with some small talk or singing!
● While shaping them boil 1,5-2 L (6-8 cups) water in a large pot and add a teaspoon of salt to the water.
● Place the köftes in boiling water and cook for 10 minutes or until they float.
● It is time to make the delicious sauce while koftes are boiling.
● Heat the olive oil in a large pan on medium heat and add the half of the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn the garlic or it becomes bitter.
● Add in the tomato and pepper paste and press with your spatula to distribute well. Sauté for a minute and add 2 ladles of cooking water from the pot while stirring
● Heat the walnuts in a pan for a couple of minutes. Just heating would do great you don’t have to toast or brown them.
● Take out the köftes with a strainer and add in the sauce.
● Add the walnuts, set aside some for topping, and the rest of the garlic. Adding raw garlic at the last minute adds another dimension of flavour and makes a huge difference in taste.
● Turn the heat off and add in the spring onions and parsley. Stir well and fellah köfte is ready to take you up to the clouds. Don’t forget to squeeze some fresh lemon juice just before eating.
● You can serve the dish as it is or there are different serving options for this beauty. It can be served on top of garlic yoghurt or add some purslane in the yoghurt and put some minced meat on top and it is a feast on its own.
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Is nobody going to talk about that 503,000 subscribers?!!!! I love thinking about the half-million of us worldwide collectively sharing your magic each week. Congratulations, and thanks for the always excellent videos! Most of us are here for the joy you and your team bring to us through our screens every week. Happy Ramadan from New Mexico.
@TheBLGL
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I’m in New Mexico, too.
@dogukan7406
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! Happy Ramadan to all of us ☺️
@ss7791
2 жыл бұрын
She has also 2,25M subscribers on her Turkish KZread channel named Refika’nın Mutfağı. Of course the language is Turkish there. And there are lots of recipes on that channel, too. Refika is so sweet and sincere person, so I love her and believe her recipes will be the best.
@heersyal2454
2 жыл бұрын
That's A LOT of us greedy people around the world! 🍳 🍲
@emilyeriksson4868
2 жыл бұрын
506,000
Refika I AM ADDICTED to your recipes. It is Ramadhan and I will make this tonight for Iftar as an additionnal vegetarian side dish. MERCI BEAUCOUP ❤🇩🇿🇨🇦
This looks so good!! I’m vegan and I really appreciate the vegan recipes you’ve been posting! (Even though I still watch all of your videos for your personality and for inspiration haha)
@e2linuxos
2 жыл бұрын
Very well said, quality videos and this one is up there with the best in giving inspiration!
@saragirma6577
2 жыл бұрын
I am vegan too but modify the recipe into vegan. Depends what part of country you live it easy or hard to find vegan substitute ingredients.
@bluewren65
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Sadly I can't tolerate gluten so these are out for me.
@kayyoung7388
2 жыл бұрын
+1
@catalhuyuk7
Жыл бұрын
I’m in Canada and there are so many vegan “meat” substitutes nowadays. Yves used to offer a souvlaki that was amazing but stopped producing. I veganize everything. Good to know there’s more of us celebrating this lifestyle.
I am not Muslim but I too offer my blessings to those who show devotion to God during Ramadan. As a Christian I fast once monthly more if I feel a blessing is needed in my life or community. What a beautiful crew you have. As always I want to be in your kitchen and want your knife. I do have bulgur I ordered for another of your recipes so I’m ready to go on this.
@wazyadah
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your feeling while some Muslim feel shameful of involve them with Islam
@beanie7547
2 жыл бұрын
@@wazyadah Salaam alaykum
@gcubukcu
Жыл бұрын
😍👍
@Tinker1950
9 ай бұрын
What an utter drip you are.
I cracked when I see the notification "Vegan Balls" 😃. Jokes aside, that is a really good Turkish dish with very tasty soupy sauce.
@dogukan7406
2 жыл бұрын
Jeez I never thought like this until seeing this now 🥲
So interesting! In Mexico you can find a dumpling with the exact shape of the fellah kofte, made with corn meal. In the Oaxaca region they are called chochoyotes/chochoyones. The cooking technique is pretty much the same (added to broth/sauce/stew), just a completely different flavor profile.
@majdavojnikovic
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to try those too. Would you be kind to recommend a good recipe for it?
@gulsinempolat631
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds great. I love this one but i am gluten intolerant. I would love a corn recipe
@markarbar2226
2 жыл бұрын
@@majdavojnikovic Here is a soup recipe, from Patti Jinich. She explains really well. The dumpling making starts at 2:30. kzread.info/dash/bejne/poBnsM1vctTFfLw.html
@markarbar2226
2 жыл бұрын
Correction: try to avoid rolling boil. Some people add fat to the basic recipe, it’s tricky. A little bit of cheese is a good binder - depends on whether you want to keep it vegan.
@Lior621
2 жыл бұрын
@@markarbar2226 What is rolling boil?
You aren’t Human if you don’t love Cumin…❤️Thank you for sharing. Beautiful teamwork.
That looks heavenly.... I'm so jealous of the people who got chance to test it....
I just finished making this, and it’s amaaaaazing and so flavorful and bright! I didn’t have the fine yellow bulgur, but I had some medium coarse brown bulgur, so I blended it smaller in my food processor. Used fresh cilantro because I didn’t have parsley at home. And I added some delicious Turkish Aleppo pepper flakes for a little more heat. And it still came together beautifully ✨💖🥰. You have to make this recipe 🌸!
@Cowzone7
2 жыл бұрын
The walnuts add such an beautiful texture to each bite too! Don’t skip it if you can :)
Ma’am! So many of your recipes are now favorites in my house. Thank you for saving me money on buying hummus too 🥰
Your recipes are amazing!! I love your inclusiveness when it comes to vegan and vegetarian foods. Your channel not only shows recipes but also teaches about the realities of the kitchen. Keep doing what you do! Love from Bulgaria!
Your the best!! Looks amazing, I'm definitely trying this 😌 greetings from Greece 💙
I love your videos and your recepies. Few weeks ago we had guests from Turkish school (Erasmus project, teachers and pupils) and they were very happy when I told them, that I watch your programmes and try to cook your dishes. ;) Btw I am from Poland:)
Looks delicious. Central Americans make the little dumplings that look exactly like the ones you made but from corn masa and cheese which are then fried. And are then added to a vegetable soup of carrots and potato’s. It’s called capirotada soup. Very delicious, too. 🌹
We can never expect anything but the best from you Refkita!
Ramadan kareem
Hey rafika ,why not you can start an episode series only on Kofta's of different parts of turkey....will love to see different kofta/kebab
Hello!! I'm from Brasil, my parents were from Egypt so i love this kind of food and love your channel and recepies! My dream is spend sometime in Turkey traveling around and eating all this wonderful ! Do you know Brasil? Im sure you would love it 😉 How make the cury version? Thanks for all nice moments watching your videos!🙏
Hello, Refika, my name is Kremena from Bulgaria. I am a vegetarian and enjoy your vegetable recipes. This one in particular is very interesting and will diversify the menu at home. Thanks!
Oh, nice. There's a vegetarian playlist. Nice. Very appreciated.
This is mouth watering and it's vegan. I will definitely try to make this one. Thanks Refika and everyone on your team! ❤️ 🧡💛 Love seeing everyone enjoying the meal after the videos.
Assalamu Alaikum. This looks absolutely delicious!😋 All the best for the remaining days of Ramadan. Blessings from South Africa.🌻
Hi you wonderfull people. I soo love this recipe 😋. I made the milk helva the other day because winter is coming too quick and the sweet warm helva made my tummy soo happy. Thanks Rafika for helping the world eat better food
Hope you’re doing an recipe ebook for all the different versions and the history. I will buy it! ❤️
Discovered your channel and love your content. I have watched a lot of videos in the past couple of week and looking forward to making a few of your recipes. There is a Turkish store in the area (Texas) will grab some authentic goodies from there.
In my region we simply call this "bulgur köftesi" or "sarımsaklı bulgur köftesi" (sarımsaklı meaning "with garlic/garlicky") and trust me guys, it is much more delicious than you can imagine 😋
@TheBLGL
2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying her recipe with added garlic thanks to this comment.
@vlkn0111
2 жыл бұрын
We also call it Tekrucet
@nanelikahya9949
2 жыл бұрын
We call it cincin!
@chloespetservices
Жыл бұрын
Recipe please 🙏
Omg Refika you are killing me, i wish there were restaurants selling fellah kofte!! It is really something unique and extremely good tasting, i have to go buy ingredients and try your recipe now, there is just no alternative expect dying from slobbering ofc😂😂
Refika, you inspire me to go beyond my cooking comfort zone! I will try this as soon as I find pepper paste. Sending you many blessings from Washington DC!
Refika ur celebrating Ramadhan, me too I'm from Singapore, I luv Turkey n planning to travel there, I luv the cheeses, pots n pans, plates, carousel n the knives too
Love you guys with a passion! Thank you for everything you do!
I've been waiting for this for sooooooo long. Thank you Rafika. Loving the vegan recipes and love you!
That Will Smith cameo and reference to Mind your Language, the sexy man smelling parsley!Hilarious 🤣 Your videos are as informative as they are fun...and the Vegan Kofta look way too good! xo
This is just brilliant. So many lessons in 13 minutes. I really love the way she makes this personal as well as giving us a historical context
It's going to be in my tomorrow's iftar menu insha allah....😇
Thank you for your recipies...I love watching them.
Ramadan Mubarak! Thank you. This looks absolutely divine.
Enjoy your holiday! I love how you include all your hard working friends and family in the video. Blessings to all.❤️🌷🦋
I like how you interact with your crew, your stories, your energy is amazing
This looks really delicious! Loved seeing new ways to use bulgur
You guys are amazing! This is definitely going to be a regular in my house as soon as I can figure out where to get pepper paste! Love from New Mexico
Ramadan Mubarak to all of you from India ! This is a really superb Kofte dish & Bulgar is such an under used grain which is super delicious & healthy too.
Congrats on the 508k subscribers! Ramadan Kareem and best wishes to you, your team and your family!
Thank you for sharing Refika! This looks delicious. Your vegetarian and vegan recipes are favorites. Enjoy learning more about your culture. Also enjoy the garden and herb videos. Your team is fantastic too😊🌻💛🌻
Ramadan Kareem... Great recipe...Thank you
Thank you for documenting this and also for the information on bulgur. I am confident that this is the first video in English about bulgur kofte.
Oh my! I'm watching this at 1AM my time and now I'm sooooo hungry! This recipe is definitely going into my repertoire!!
I'm thrilled with this information. I had no idea there were many different kinds! I will try this soon. Thanks
As always- you feed my soul and help me feed myself and my loved ones! Just purchased all the things I didn’t already have in my pantry. I can’t wait to serve this! To you, your production crew, family, and viewers, I wish you a magical day full of creativity, love, and learning. ❤
Ramadan Kareem! What a wonderfully deep dive into bulgur! As usual the tips are great! Thanks for sharing your beautiful point of view with such lovely videos. May you and your team be well and stay safe!!
This is a new family favourite. Thank you. Love it with the garlic yogurt.
You guys are awesome!! ❤️❤️ Happy Ramadan! Stay blessed 😘 🌜
LOVE your recipes!
I love the way you talk about food and cooking and ingredients. I watch the channel for inspiration and also for enjoying some good vibes.
Thank you so much for your Turkish cooking channel in English. I am American living in alanya married to a Turk. We love to watch you on tv. Now I can get your recipes in English. Big fan thank you so much!
Your choices for interstitials crack me up, especially the timely Will Smith one. And also I am hungry now.
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. Since finding your channel, I have fallen in kove with the Turkish cuisine - and it’s changed how I think about cooking. Whenever I can I make your recipes - and in any case enjoy your videos so much and wait for them every week. Wishing you a Blessed Ramadan with much health and happiness. Thank you!
I love this channel, thank you for all your recipes! I am Armenian and I miss my mothers cooking. Love to meet you one day.
Ahhhhh! I love ur recipes! Thank u so much for adding vegan ones!
Thank you so much Refika! I really like meals that are versatile. I appreciate your show very much. Love, from Texas (and also California).
Love the energy you have! Definitely a must try for me!
Refika, hello from South Africa. You and your magnificent dishes are the reason that I am going to visit Turkey as soon as I can! I am loving trying all your recipes!
I love your videos, they are lessons in food, history and culture. These look amazing and I especially love how you showed the different ways you can eat them. Going to search for the white bulgar and give these ago. Thanks for sharing 💋💋💋❤️❤️❤️
I love it just looking how’s done , thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe, muah!!
Love love love your love and joy of cooking and your wicked sense of humour. :-) Im a fan
Great video!! Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try this. 💗🙏🕊️
Oh my goodness! This dish looks so good! Many thanks!
What an easy and great recipe! I'll make it, and I'm sure it'll be delicious! Thank you, and Ramada Mubarak💕
Turkish gnocchi was exactly what I was thinking!! Looks so yummy! Will of course be trying this when I have time! ❤️
You are so love and full of positive energy Thank you so much for another wonderful recipe, wish you endless blessings
Blessings! Thank you for sharing. More inspired with every video.
Delighted to watch you guys growing greens and veggies at home😍
Looking forward to trying this out as I have only used bulgur as a side dish. Love the versatility of the kofte and the 2x garlic.
Thanx for all vegan recipes ❤️
Ramadan Mubarak
Thanks! That looks great, gonna try this soon.
Love your vegan recipes
Love the options
Oh wow! wow! wow! Ramadan Kareem beautiful people!
Yes, yes, yes to all of the above suggestions! Thank you!❤️🇨🇦
That looks delicious! Thank you, Refika.
Wow!! Love this recipe!!! Love the variations for it also! I’m going to make this today! 😃
By the end of the video I was drooling! I made it right away since I already had all the ingredients at home. Can't wait to taste it at dinner time!
These look so good...Thank you... and sending much love to all 🙏💜🙏
Everything looks delicious!! Another great video ❤️
I love all your vegetarian recipes
Refika and friends, that looks absolutely delicious and a joy to watch you all having so much fun making the video. Thanks especially for your vegetarian/vegan content.
@truthandreason8394
2 жыл бұрын
It must be wonderful experience being an apprentice at Refika's Kitchen :D
Ramadan Mubarak! This looks so delicious! I will try to make it for Iftar inshallah. Thank you!
I’m definitely making this!
Wonderful recipe! Really nice instructions too. Love you all❤️🇺🇸
Wow amazing wonderful .
You’re recipe looks delicious, thanks for sharing with us ❤️
You have such amazing recipes
Love the recipe!!! Thankyou.❤️
I love turkish kitchen ❤
Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
it was fantastic - thank you!!!
Refika, Happy Ramadan to you and your crew! May you have all the blessings of the most divine. I just want to say I religiously watch your show, I love LOVE LOVE your recipes, they're so full of wonderful energy and love. My Italian side of the family use to have that kind of energy and it came out in the food. Our veggies always from the garden (especially parsley and Mint) Please don't stop you clearly have a great thing going on here.
So scrumptious! I wish you start your tour of Turkey soon!
I appreciate you give alternative flavors for us to play with wherever we are from, thank you 💜 Debbie from Canada
I've never thought of making tomato sauce adding walnuts. Thank you for such insights dear Refika. P.s: your hair cut suits you perfectly