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[Filitsa]

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

To keep them from falling apart, refrigerate them for a few hour before cooking.

[Kikapu]

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

To keep them from falling apart, refrigerate them for a few hour before cooking.

So what goes into them Filitsa. ??

For the ones I just made which are cooked in hot oil consists of,

Mince meat, chopped onions, grated potatoes, eggs, parsley, salt & black pepper, as well as being covered in egg beat just before going into the hot oil.

[Kikapu]

It's into the kitchen for me for the next couple of hours. I making about 100 Koftes. Fortunately not the usual size, but smaller ones.

Small round koftes in ispanak.....MMMmmmmmmm!

Are you talking about those small meatballs in Spinach dish Zan.?

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

Served with yogurt of course.

Of course.

I will find out for you...

Thanks Zan.

[Filitsa]

So what goes into them Filitsa. ??

For the ones I just made which are cooked in hot oil consists of,

Mince meat, chopped onions, grated potatoes, eggs, parsley, salt & black pepper, as well as being covered in egg beat just before going into the hot oil.

You needn't add anything more than what you've included already. It's the refrigeration process prior to cooking that prevents them from falling apart while being cooked.

[zan]

It's into the kitchen for me for the next couple of hours. I making about 100 Koftes. Fortunately not the usual size, but smaller ones.

Small round koftes in ispanak.....MMMmmmmmmm!

Are you talking about those small meatballs in Spinach dish Zan.?

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

Served with yogurt of course.

Of course.

I will find out for you...

Thanks Zan.

My mums version is: The same as any kofte mix but smaller and round. About the size of a Malteser. You then fry them first and add only when the spinach is nearly cooked. Yummy!!!

[Kikapu]

So what goes into them Filitsa. ??

For the ones I just made which are cooked in hot oil consists of,

Mince meat, chopped onions, grated potatoes, eggs, parsley, salt & black pepper, as well as being covered in egg beat just before going into the hot oil.

You needn't add anything more than what you've included already. It's the refrigeration process prior to cooking that prevents them from falling apart while being cooked.

@ Filitsa,

Yes, I'll try your method. Meat tends to "shrink" upon cooking anyway, so it should in fact tighten it self into a ball, when cooked gently.

@ Zan,

I must admit, I do not remember my mother frying the meatballs first, but I can see where that will help keep the meat together in a ball.

[denizaksulu]

It's into the kitchen for me for the next couple of hours. I making about 100 Koftes. Fortunately not the usual size, but smaller ones.

Small round koftes in ispanak.....MMMmmmmmmm!

Are you talking about those small meatballs in Spinach dish Zan.?

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

Served with yogurt of course.

I am sure egg is the binder for the kofte with Ispanah.
Does anyone know what GCs call Tatar Boregi. Small pacels made fro pasta filled with minced meat and onions with parsley, served with grated Hellim?

[Kikapu]

It's into the kitchen for me for the next couple of hours. I making about 100 Koftes. Fortunately not the usual size, but smaller ones.

Small round koftes in ispanak.....MMMmmmmmmm!

Are you talking about those small meatballs in Spinach dish Zan.?

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

Served with yogurt of course.

I am sure egg is the binder for the kofte with Ispanah.

Thats a very good point Deniz....Thanks.

[zan]

It's into the kitchen for me for the next couple of hours. I making about 100 Koftes. Fortunately not the usual size, but smaller ones.

Small round koftes in ispanak.....MMMmmmmmmm!

Are you talking about those small meatballs in Spinach dish Zan.?

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

Served with yogurt of course.

I am sure egg is the binder for the kofte with Ispanah.

Thats a very good point Deniz....Thanks.

We use an egg in our mixture anyway. My mum assures me that if you do not fry your koftes first you will end up with ispanak bolognese.

[Kikapu]

It's into the kitchen for me for the next couple of hours. I making about 100 Koftes. Fortunately not the usual size, but smaller ones.

Small round koftes in ispanak.....MMMmmmmmmm!

Are you talking about those small meatballs in Spinach dish Zan.?

Funny you should mention that, because I have been thinking about making that dish one of these days, but was not sure what goes into making those small koftes, so that they don't fall apart while cooking.

Served with yogurt of course.

I am sure egg is the binder for the kofte with Ispanah.

Thats a very good point Deniz....Thanks.

We use an egg in our mixture anyway. My mum assures me that if you do not fry your koftes first you will end up with ispanak bolognese.

I'll tell you what. When I make it, I will do so with your mothers way, and also Filitsa way. I will have a "test control" to see which way fairs better.