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ground turkey kofta

(1 rating)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Heidi Hoerman
@heidicookssupper
Hingham, MA

Kofta is a Middle Eastern ground meat burger often made with lamb. In this case, turkey takes the place of lamb.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Kofta is a Middle Eastern recipe traditionally made with lamb. Since not everyone has access to or enjoys lamb, this recipe is a delicious one to try because it uses ground turkey. The seasonings are traditional - allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. If you have a more adventurous palate, this is a quick and easy healthy meal to try.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ground turkey kofta

  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced celery
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 lb
    ground turkey
  • 1/3 c
    Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil

How To Make ground turkey kofta

Test Kitchen Tips
We doubled the recipe to use the entire pound of ground turkey.
  • Make the seasoning paste. Combine cilantro, garlic, celery, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and salt.
    1
    Make the seasoning paste. Combine cilantro, garlic, celery, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and salt. Mince very fine. Pound together in a mortar or process in a small food processor.
  • Mix turkey, Panko, and seasoning paste.
    2
    In a medium bowl, gently, but thoroughly, mix turkey, Panko, and seasoning paste.
  • Shape into four small, oval patties.
    3
    Shape into four small, oval patties about 1 inch thick.
  • Preheat a cast iron pan with oil.
    4
    Preheat a grill pan on the bottom shelf of a 425 degree F oven. Add 2 tsp olive oil.
  • Cook patties for 6 minutes on one side.
    5
    Remove the preheated grill pan from the oven. Cook patties for 6 minutes on one side.
  • Flip and return the pan to the oven. Cook for an additional 6 minutes.
    6
    Flip and return the pan to the oven. Cook for an additional 6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
  • A platter of Ground Turkey Kofta.
    7
    Serving suggestion: Serve with tzatziki (yogurt-cucumber salad) and a bulgur-vegetable pilaf.
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