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Çiğ Köfte – Vegetarian Spicy Bulgur Balls

Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

In the copper‑lit taverns of a Jules Verne metropolis, Çiğ Köfte glows like fiery gears. Spicy bulgur balls, kneaded by hand, echo the rhythm of pistons and rivets, offering explorers a bold vegetarian snack in the industrial age.

Çiğ Köfte is a traditional Turkish snack made from bulgur, tomato paste, spices, and herbs. Originally prepared with raw meat, the vegetarian version is now more common, using bulgur and chili paste. Served with lettuce and lemon, it is a fiery, healthy street food.

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Ingredients

• 200 g fine bulgur
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chili paste
• 1 onion (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 25 min
• Cooking time: 0 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Yield: 20 balls

Preparation

1. Soak bulgur in warm water until soft.
2. Knead with tomato paste, chili paste, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and spices.
3. Shape into small balls, serve with lettuce.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~90
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 2 g
• Carbs: 16 g

Tips & Variations

• Add pomegranate molasses for sweetness.
• Serve with ayran (yogurt drink).

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