Kadinbudu Kofte (Turkish Lady's Thigh Meatballs)
Crisp, golden fried beef and rice patties with a soft, juicy middle, a Turkish family favourite served with tomatoes and rice.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.49 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the rice in plenty of water for 10 minutes, until very soft. Drain well and let it steam dry for 5 minutes.
10 min - 2
Mix the mince, rice, grated onion, 1 egg, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl. Knead with your hands for 2 minutes until sticky and well combined.
- 3
Wet your hands and shape the mixture into 16 flattened ovals, each about 2 cm thick. Chill for 15 minutes so they hold together.
15 min - 4
Beat the 2 remaining eggs in a shallow dish and put the rice flour on a plate. Dip each patty in flour, then in egg.
- 5
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the patties in batches for 4 minutes each side, until deep golden and cooked through.
8 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with sliced tomatoes, or with rice and a green salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.