Türkçe Izgara Köfta
Turkish ‘Grilled Meatballs’
Submitted By: Taz

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Chuck OR Lamb (Dana Kıyma / Kuzu Kıyma) - can use a 50/50 mix if desired
1 Small Onion (Soğan) - grated
2 cloves Fresh Garlic (Sarımsak) - grated into a paste
1 Egg (Yumurta) - beaten
½ Cup Breadcrumbs (Ekmek Kırıntıları)
3 Tbs Flat Leaf Parsley (Maydanoz) - minced
1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt (Tuz) or to taste 
1 tsp Sweet Paprika (Tatlı Kırmızı Biber)
½ tsp Coriander Powder (Kişniş Tozu)
½ tsp Cumin Powder (Kimyon Tozu)
½ tsp Sumac (Sumak)
½ tsp Dried Mint (Kuru Nane)
¼ sp Ground Black Pepper (Karabiber)
¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon (Tarçın Tozu)
¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg (Küçük Hindistan Cevizi)
¼ tsp Aleppo Pepper (Halep Biberi) - can substitute cayenne pepper if desired
-OPTIONAL-
1-2 tsp Urfa Pepper Flakes (Urfa Biber) - if you want them spicy 

Preparation:
  1. Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and, using your hands, to combine thoroughly and evenly - Knead the mixture until very sticky (apx 3 minutes)
  2. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up
  3. Using wet hands, roll into golf ball sized balls and press into a flat disk between ¼ and ½ inch thick - transfer to a parchment lined pan or plate and repeat until all of the meat mixture is used (should make around 20 köfta) - Again, place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes
  4. You can grill or fry your köfta:
  5. To Grill: Ready your grill with a medium-hot fire (300-400°F) - Once ready, grill the köfta until they have developed a nice sear and are cooked trough (apx 5 minutes to a side) - Remove from heat and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving
  6. To Fry: Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a medium/large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering - Fry the köfta in batches until they have developed a nice sear and are cooked trough (apx 5 minutes to a side) - Remove from heat and allow to rest on absorbent paper for 3-5 minutes before serving
  7. Serve hot along with warmed Turkish flat bread (Bazlama) or pita, some charred tomatoes and chiles, Piyaz Salata (Turkish white bean salad) or Patates Salatası (Turkish Potato Salad), a side of Cacik (Turkish yogurt sauce), and rice for a complete meal