A Taste Of Turkey

Hasanpaşa Köftesi

Ingredients (measurements are approximate: serves 2 - 3)

1 egg;
3 tablespoons of butter;
1 large white onion, peeled and grated, or very finely chopped;
450gm low fat mince meat;
6 - 7 medium sized potatoes (peeled)
2 slices of bread;
3 teaspoons of Cumin;
Dry chilli to taste;
3 teaspoons of Black pepper;
1 teaspoon of salt (or to your taste);
Grated cheese suitable for oven baking.

Method

Boil the potatoes until soft, drain water, add butter and puree. Add dry chilli if you so desire;

Put the mince meat into a large bowl. De-crust the bread, tear the inner section into small pieces and put into the bowl containing the meat. Put the bread crusts into a separate bowl of water to soak for 4 – 5 minutes, or until soft. When the crusts are soft, using your hands, squeeze the water out and tear them into small pieces and place into the bowl containing the meat. Add onion, egg, cumin, salt and black pepper. Using your hands, thoroughly mix the ingredients.

Grease a foil covered oven tray. Using your hands, roll a medium sized handful of meat mixture in your hands, then mould into small cups. Place each meat cup on the oven tray, fill with potato puree mixture and then cover the top with cheese.

Place tray in oven and cook on 250 deg. for approx. 20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. Serve with rice.