Armenaian Kufta (Stuffed Meat Balls)
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Dishes from this landlocked, war-torn country of Armenia is well known to have Mediterranian Near Easter, and Middle Eatern hints in their dishes. Neighboring country is Turkey, Caucasus Mountains oof Georgia and Iran/Persia. MANY Armenians live in our community & have added a strong, historical culture to our community.
Yield: 10 Ready in 45 minutes
Cuisine: ArmenianMain Ingredient: Beef or Lamb
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| 2 poundGround beef; or lamb |
| 8 largeonion; chopped finely |
| 1 teaspoonSalt |
| 1/2 teaspoonPepper |
| 1/2 teaspoonCoriander sprigs; or ground corriander |
| 1 bunchParsley; chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoonAllspice |
| -- Stuffing -- |
| 2 poundSirloin; or lean round steak |
| 2 poundBulgar wheat |
| 2 quartChicken broth; or beef broth |
| 1 teaspoonSalt |
| 1 teaspoonPepper |
| 1 teaspoonCorriander |
Armenaian Kufta (Stuffed Meat Balls) Preparation
1. Saute onions and meat until onions are golden brown.
2. Add speices adn parsley. Cool and refrigerate
-- MIx Meat--
3. Mix meat and bulghar and spices; kneead 15 minutes, adding a little water at a time until this is like a soft dough.
4. Form into balls 1-1/2 inch in diameter.
(Mixture makes about 25 balls)
5. Shape balls into a "shell" and fill with filling.
6. Pinch top together and pat with water to re-shape into a closed ball.
(the balls should be about 2 inches in diameter.
7. Carefully place a few balls at a time into boiling broth to cook for 15 minutes.
Drain in a collander; serve hot.
Notes
(coriander is same as cilantro) -- can replace with Lamb as well.
This stuffed meat ball recipe [I believe] comes from our community.
I found this recipe in my mother's recipe box after she passed away; she liked it so much, it was neatly typed on a recipe card. I miss her and I love armenaian food.
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