What is Ekşili Terbiyeli Köfte and how is it prepared?

Frequently preferred for dinner, Ekşili Terbiyeli Köfte (Meatballs with Sour Sauce) falls into the category of nutritious and healthy meals. We have compiled the recipe for Ekşili Terbiyeli Köfte, which is quite practical to prepare, for you.

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What is Ekşili Terbiyeli Köfte and how is it prepared?

Originating from the Gaziantep region, Ekşili Terbiyeli Köfte is a very satisfying meal on its own. How is this delicious Ekşili Terbiyeli Köfte prepared, and what is the recipe?

Recipe for Ekşili Terbiyeli Köfte;

Ingredients:

For the meatballs;

•300 g ground meat
•1 coffee cup fine bulgur
•Salt and black pepper to taste
•1 egg yolk
•1 small onion, grated

Other ingredients;

•1 medium potato
•1 large carrot
•1-2 cloves of garlic
•8 glasses of warm water

For the sauce (terbiye);

•1 glass of yogurt
•Half a coffee cup of flour
•1 egg yolk
•Juice of 1 lemon
•2 ladles of the soup broth

Spiced oil sauce;

•1 coffee cup of vegetable oil or butter
•1 teaspoon dried mint
•1 teaspoon red chili powder

Preparation:

We start by kneading the ingredients listed above for the meatballs well and shaping them into small balls. We coat all sides of the meatballs in flour.

Place 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a pot, add the cubed potatoes and carrots, and sauté them lightly. Let's add the garlic at this stage as well.

Add the water over the vegetables. Once the water boils, add the meatballs. When the meatballs start to cook, we prepare the sauce (terbiye).

For the sauce, mix all the ingredients I listed above until smooth. Add 2 ladles of the hot soup broth. Whisk quickly.

Pour it into our soup while stirring slowly. Additionally, pour oil into a small saucepan, cook the mint and chili powder, and add it to our soup.