HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Izmir Kofte, Oven-baked Turkish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

May 27, 2022 | Izmir Kofte, also known as Soutzoukakia Smyrneika in Greece, is a rustic dish of spicy oblong meatballs served in tomato sauce.

Turkish recipe for Izmir kofte often includes lamb and/or beef mince seasoned with spices, fried and baked together with potato wedges, diced tomatoes and a tomato sauce.

This dish is said to have been brought to Greece by the refugees from Asia Minor during the population exchange.

It's quite a classic dish found in rustic restaurants throughout Turkey and can be enjoyed with rice pilav and a nice crusty bread.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Butcher Kofta — Kasap Kofta

Jun 24, 2022 | Kasap kofta / kofte (Butcher's Meatball) is a very common type of kofta / meatballs in Turkey and there is no set recipe as it is mostly prepared by local butchers and everyone follows their own recipe.

This one is my favorite with its texture, balanced spices and has a juicy and meaty bite. I make these almost every week or keep them in my freezer as we often crave for these little flavor bombs.


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