Turkish cuisine · Meat & Kebab

İnegöl Köfte

Bursa's famous kofte – no spices, yet incredibly juicy.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 500 g ground beef (coarse)
• 100 g ground lamb
• Grated onion
• Baking soda
• Salt

Instructions

1. Knead the beef and lamb with the juice of the grated onion, salt and a good pinch of baking soda very vigorously for 4–5 min until smooth and elastic.
2. Rest covered in the fridge overnight – that's the secret of the İnegöl texture.
3. With wet hands, form elongated rolls (thumb-thick).
4. Grill over charcoal or in a grill pan over high heat for 3–4 min per side until colored outside and juicy inside.
5. Serve hot – plain, with rice or grilled vegetables.