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Turkish Keftikas

Keftikas are Sephardic Turkish leek patties with ground meat. The patties are lightly fried and served with lemon.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Turkish leek patties
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs beaten ( 1 for mixture, 2 for coating)
  • 1 lb ground sirloin
  • 2-3 large leeks sliced in half moon shapes and washed well
  • 1 cup flour for dusting
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Canola oil for frying
  • Lemon optional

Instructions

  • If you haven't already, cut leeks in half and then in half moon shapes. This will help get all the dirt out in between the layers. Wash in a bowl full of cold water and then remove the leeks.
  • In a separate pot, boil leeks for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Drain and dry very well.
  • In a wide and deep skillet, heat oil to about 350 degrees or until oil sizzles when something is dropped in. Oil should be about ¼-1/2in deep.
  • In a clean bowl, add the chopped sirloin, leeks, 1 beaten egg, salt and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Create a dredging station, 1 bowl with flour and 1 bowl with the remaining 2 eggs
  • Form the mixture into patties about the size of a small palm-size. Dredge in flour, egg, flour. (It will be messy).
  • Then pan fry in oil until golden brown on each side, 3-5 minutes.
  • When keftikas are done, place on paper-towel lined plates and sprinkle with kosher salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 4mg