Traditional Fellah Koftesi

Ingredients

• 2 cups fine bulgur
• 1 cup semolina
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp pepper paste
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 grated tomatoes
• Half bunch parsley
• Olive oil and salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Soak the bulgur in hot water and let it swell.

2. 2

   Add semolina, flour, egg, and paste, then knead until it reaches a non-sticky consistency.

3. 3

   Roll small pieces into balls and press a hole in the center with your finger.

4. 4

   Boil in salted water until the meatballs float to the surface.

5. 5

   Prepare the sauce in a separate pan with olive oil, garlic, and grated tomatoes.

6. 6

   Drain the meatballs, combine with the sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Note. Add water gradually while kneading to ensure the dough holds its shape.