18 Reviews of Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

From: AZ to AK

On Jun 18, 2007

These were outstanding. I couldn't find lamb in our grocery so I used beef instead. Subsituted fresh dill for mint (again not available at the store). Also had no allspice, so I combined ground cloves and cinnamon to equal 1/2 tsp. Shaped mine into 12 finger shaped patties. Grilled them on the BBQ over medium heat. Served with greek salad, pita, hummus, tzatziki, and grilled eggplant. It was a meal to die for!!

From: Catte Nappe

On Jul 30, 2007

These were great. I made 8 little patties and did them outside on the gas grill. Didn't have the necessary to make fresh breadcrumbs so I used 2/3 cup of oats. It worked fine. We had them with Turkish Zucchini Fritters Kabak Mücveri (Turkish Zucchini Fritters), sliced tomato, warm flat bread; and cantaloupe for dessert.

From: chia

On Feb 28, 2004

these are really good and a nice change from the usual. i made these into patties and served them in pitas with tzatziki sauce. i served them with baked french fries which i seasoned with cumin. nice week night dinner.

From: Girl from India

On Mar 30, 2004

Hi! Really good the word Kofta in the name intrigued me. Indians too call any vegetrianballs and meatballs -koftas. I make a similar recipe already posted -(Meatballs in garlic sauce). You may want to try that sauce out with these. Wanted to try out your variation. Turned out very well. Served it to friends who were over with your Iced Tea (aka Punch) and chips with a yoghurt and mint chutney (you see we love mint). Good fun. I used whole wheat bread instead of the crumbs and fresh mint and cilantro (did not get parsley) and some cayenne pepper too (compulsive spice adder have I turned into or wot ). Will be making these again Jenny. Thanks a ton. Fay

From: Pipcat1

On Jan 11, 2007

Yummy. I did bastardize this recipe a bit. Did them on the BBQ and ate them on whole wheat buns with mayo and tomato.

From: Tea Girl

On Mar 25, 2007

Great recipe! I used to live near a Turkish restaurant that had amazing kofta, and this recipe taste just as great as that place. My husband loved them as well. It pretty easy to make. I served it with a cucumber-yoghurt sauce.

From: mmm...donuts

On Sep 14, 2006

This recipe is absolutely fantastic. I served it with tabouleh and cucumber-yogurt sauce and it disappeared. The flavors are outstanding.

From: Jinger310

On Jan 22, 2006

Excellent recipe...I too also added cayenne pepper and also some finely chopped onion as well. Very tasty, hope my turkish boyfriend will like these?!

From: Semra22

On Jul 17, 2005

Jenny, this is almost exactly how I make my kofte. Very authentic recipe! Living in Canada, I usually make them with lean ground beef and omit the mint. These go great with rice and yogurt garlic sauce (please see my recipe if you're interested).

From: Chef #485601

On Apr 17, 2007