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From Dance to Dough: Burak’s Vegan Çiğ Köfte, the Snack That Sparks Stories

A fiery vegan snack and storytelling staple from southeastern Turkey.

Burak’s Vegan Çiğ Köfte

30 Minutes
4 People
Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fine bulgur

  • 1 onion, grated

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tbsp pepper paste 

  • 1 tsp isot pepper

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • Salt to taste 

  • uice of 1 lemon

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Let's start!

Let’s start!

1 - Soaking Bulgur **Add warm water** to bulgur. Let it soak until soft.

2 - Mixing the Base **Add grated onion, pastes, and spices.** Mix thoroughly.

3 - Kneading **Knead by hand** for 10–15 minutes until sticky and smooth.

4 - Adding Herbs **Mix in parsley and lemon juice.** Adjust seasoning.

5 - Shaping **Form into oblong shapes** using hands.

Tips from

Burak

Use gloves for kneading. Good pepper paste makes a difference. Play music while cooking! Let flavors marry. Serve with lettuce wraps.

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