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Kofta

Name: Kofta
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 500 grams ground beef or lamb; 1 medium, finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup, chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cumin; to taste salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Kofta is a beloved dish in Syrian cuisine consisting of seasoned ground meat formed into balls or patties, often cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It showcases the region's rich use of spices and herbs, reflecting the Levantine love for aromatic and comforting meals.

9 ingredients

spicedsavoryherbaceoustomato-rich

Culinary DNA Preview

Syrian70%

Ottoman30%

Ingredients

ground beef or lamb
500 grams
onion
1 medium, finely chopped
parsley
1/4 cup, chopped
allspice
1 teaspoon
cumin
1 teaspoon
salt
to taste
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
tomato sauce
1 cup
olive oil
2 tablespoons

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Kofta traces back to the Ottoman Empire period, where minced meat dishes became widespread across the Middle East, adapting local spices and cooking methods unique to Syrian culture.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Syrian70%

ingredients+techniques

Ottoman30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

mixing shaping browning simmering

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