Kofte Tabrizi (Tabriz Style Meatballs)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 3
Kofte Tabrizi (Tabriz Style Meatballs) - A Traditional Persian Dish
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Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour and 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb
3 medium onions , grated processed to mush
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 strands saffron
6 ounces yellow split peas , cooked and mashed
1 raw egg
1 package onion soup mix ( use all envelopes )
3 hardboiled egg ( shelled )
6 soft dried prunes
4 ounces almonds , slivered blanched

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
600
Sugar
5g
Fat
36g
Kofte Tabrizi is a traditional Persian dish that originated in the city of Tabriz in northern Iran. It is a popular dish for special occasions, and is often served at weddings and other celebrations. The dish is made of ground meat mixed with spices and other ingredients, then rolled into meatballs. The meatballs are then baked with a mixture of stuffed dried plums, boiled eggs, and onion soup mix. The dish is usually served with white rice, and the combination of savory and sweet flavors makes it a favorite among many Persian families. Kofte Tabrizi is a dish that has been passed down for generations, and has become a staple in Persian cuisine.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, grated onions, salt, pepper, lemon juice, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, saffron, cooked split peas and a raw egg. Mix well.
2.In another bowl, mix all the onion soup envelopes with 2 cups of hot water.
3.Slice the hard boiled eggs and stuffed dried prunes each with almond slivers and set aside.
4.Make 2 inch round meatballs from the beef mixture.
5.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6.In a deep baking dish, place the stuffed prunes at the bottom, layer with the meatballs.
7.Pour over the onion soup mixture.
8.Place sliced boiled eggs on top of the meatballs, and cover the dish with aluminium foil, poke few holes on the foil surface.
9.Bake for 1 hour.
10.When baked, take out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before removing the aluminium foil lid.
11.Serve hot with steamed white rice.

PROS

Kofte Tabrizi is a flavorful and unique dish with a mix of savory and sweet flavors.
It’s a great way to switch up your regular meatball recipe, and the stuffed prunes and almonds add a nice crunch and texture to the dish.

This dish is also high in protein and can be a great source of energy.

CONS

This dish can be quite time consuming and requires many ingredients, but the end result is definitely worth it.

For those with nut allergies, almonds can be substituted with other nuts or left out completely.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kofte Tabrizi contains a mix of spices that have anti-inflammatory properties, such as turmeric and cinnamon. Egg provides a good source of protein, while ground beef is high in iron. The split peas in the dish are also a good source of fiber, which can aid in digestion.

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