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Meat-Filled Ishli Kufta

Ishli kufta with an extra-generous meat filling.

Prep40 min
Cook20 min
Total1 h 20 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving650 kcal
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ArmeniaMain courseHalal-friendly

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Fine bulgur300 g
  • Beef mince (shell)200 g
  • Beef or lamb mince (filling)400 g
  • Onions2
  • Walnuts, chopped50 g
  • Parsley1 handful
  • Paprika1 tsp
  • Allspice1/2 tsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Butter40 g
  • Extra mince (filling)200 g

Method

  1. ShellSoak the bulgur in hot water 20 minutes, squeeze, then knead with the shell beef and salt 10 minutes to a smooth paste.
  2. FillingFry the filling mince with onion and spices 10 minutes; add walnuts and parsley and cool.
  3. ShapeHollow egg-size balls of shell with your finger, fill and close into pointed ovals.
  4. BoilPoach in salted water 10 minutes and serve with butter.

Nutrition per serving

Calories650 kcal
Protein30.7 g
Carbohydrates44.4 g
Fat40.3 g
Fibre7.9 g
Sugar2.6 g
Sodium916 mg
Saturated fat16.0 g
Serving sizeabout 250 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Meat-Filled Ishli Kufta take to make?

About 1 h 20 min in total: 40 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking, plus 20 min resting.

How many calories are in Meat-Filled Ishli Kufta?

About 650 kcal per serving, with 31 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 250 g each.

Which allergens does Meat-Filled Ishli Kufta contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Meat-Filled Ishli Kufta from?

Meat-Filled Ishli Kufta is a main course from Armenia. Ishli kufta with an extra-generous meat filling.

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