Obi and Salma: Lebanese-style Meatballs That Break Every Sweet & Sour Rule

Aug 31, 2026 | While most combinations of leftover dishes just don't work, this dish was born from a happy accident during recipe testing; pomegranate molasses glazed meatballs served over a creamy roasted aubergine dip. Pairing sharp sweet and sour flavours against something rich and smoky in a way that isn't traditionally Lebanese, but tastes like it should be.

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HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Turkish Meatball Stew in Lemon Yogurt Sauce, Eksili Terbiyeli Kofte

May 12, 2023 | Eksili Terbiyeli Kofte or sometimes called Terbiyeli Sulu Kofte is a classic and traditional dish in Turkiye. It is tangy, savory and very filling and is usually served in rustic traditional restaurants in Istanbul.

Like most other Turkish soups or stews, it's extremely comforting and is a cure to hangover and perfect for stomach reliefs.

Terbiye, in Turkish cuisine, refers to tempered sauce using egg yolks, usually with a combination of yogurt and an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice or vinegar. It adds to the flavor, consistency and aroma of the dish.


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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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