Kyufte (Bulgarian Pan-Fried Meatballs)
Flat, golden pork and beef meatballs with cumin and mint, fried until crisp and served with cold yoghurt and cucumber.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.55 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 653kcal
- 22.3gcarbs
- 6.8gof which sugars
- 44.7gfat
- 16.6gsaturates
- 39.6gprotein
- 2.9gfibre
- 4.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Tear the bread into a bowl, pour over the milk and leave for 5 minutes, then squeeze it into a soft paste with your fingers.
5 min - 2
Add both minces, the onion, egg, cumin, mint, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well with your hands for 2 minutes, until everything is evenly combined.
- 3
With wet hands, shape into 16 balls and press each into a flat patty about 2 cm thick. Dust lightly all over with the flour.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the kyufte in two batches for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until deep golden and cooked through.
9 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with the yoghurt and cucumber, plus chips or boiled potatoes if you like.
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.
