meat skewer

Köfte are Turkish meatballs. They are made from seasoned minced lamb or beef and are formed into small meatballs or flatbreads, which are then grilled or fried.

The preparation of Köfte can vary depending on the region or family, but the basic ingredients usually remain the same. The most important ingredient is minced lamb or beef , which is mixed with spices such as salt and pepper, cumin and paprika, as well as chopped parsley, onions and garlic. These spices give Turkish Köfte its characteristic taste. But Köfte also tastes incredibly delicious with chili, coriander and mint. Köfte are also a delicious vegetarian option, as the meat can easily be replaced with vegetables and other vegetarian ingredients.

There are many different types and shapes of kofte. For kofte skewers, the kofte are traditionally formed by hand and then put on metal or wooden skewers to be grilled. A charcoal grill or a gas grill is suitable for this. They can also be fried in a pan.

Grilled kofte skewers are an absolute classic of Turkish cuisine and are widely available both on the street and in restaurants in Turkey and are often served with flatbread, pointed peppers, salad and rice as a side dish and yoghurt sauce as a dip.

If you want to make your own Köfte skewers, you should definitely try our recipe. We use pure minced lamb, which we season with paprika powder, cumin, garlic, dried chilies, mint and coriander. Of course, you can adapt our recipe as you like and make your own recipe. For example, you can finely chop parsley and onion and add them to the minced meat mixture and use pure minced beef or mixed minced meat instead of lamb.

However, it is important that the minced meat is fresh and of good quality. Whether lamb or beef, you will find meat of the highest quality with us . The lamb comes from year-round pasture farming and is also Halal certified. You can easily order lamb in the shop or simply drop by our branches.

After you have mixed the minced meat with the spices, you need to let it sit for a while so that the flavor intensifies. Then form an even skewer and put it on the grill. When grilling, you should use direct heat so that the kofte are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Then simply take the skewers off the grill and serve with your favorite side dishes. If you don't have a grill, that's not a problem: the kofte skewers are also super delicious in the pan. As you can see, preparing the kofte is really easy, try it yourself.

If you would like more recipes with minced meat or more background information on the subject of meat, then take a look at our blog or our YouTube channel . We also recommend the book Sunday BBQ by world champion butcher Dirk Freyberger