Sunday, October 24, 2010

Chee Kufta

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THE ART OF ARMENIAN & MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING
‎'' CHEE KUFTA ''
Armenian Steak Tartare

In Arabic : Kibbe Nayee

...Always grind Chee Kufta meat yourself.
Keep very cold while preparing and serve right away.
Leftovers should be refrigerated and may be fried or baked later.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound lean lamb or beef round steak (ground 3 times)
1 cup fine (#1) bulghur wheat
1/2 cup V8 juice mixed with 1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup cold water (to be added as you work with the mixture)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup onions, chopped fine (and/or scallions)
fresh dill (optional)


PREPARATION:

Soak bulghur in V8 juice. Add salt, pepper and mix. Put in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Add meat and 1/2 cup of garnish greens. Knead for 5 minutes.
Mound in flat oval shape on serving platter or shape into small serving pieces.
Garnish with chopped greens and serve with pita bread.
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