Çiğ köfte

From WikiMD.com - Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

Çiğ köfte is a traditional Turkish dish, often served as a meze. It is made from bulgur, onions, tomato paste, and a variety of spices and herbs. The name "Çiğ köfte" translates to "raw meatball" in English, as the dish was originally made with raw meat. However, due to health concerns, most modern versions of the dish are vegetarian.

History[edit | edit source]

The origins of Çiğ köfte are believed to date back to the time of Abraham in the city of Urfa, now in modern-day Turkey. According to legend, when Abraham's wife could not find any firewood to cook their meal, she invented Çiğ köfte by mixing raw meat with bulgur and spices.

Preparation[edit | edit source]

The preparation of Çiğ köfte involves soaking bulgur in water until it softens, then mixing it with tomato paste, onions, and a variety of spices and herbs. The mixture is then kneaded until it becomes a dough-like consistency. Traditionally, the mixture was then combined with raw meat, but most modern versions of the dish are vegetarian. The mixture is then shaped into small balls or patties and served with lettuce leaves, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses.

Cultural significance[edit | edit source]

Çiğ köfte is a popular dish in Turkey, particularly in the southeastern region. It is often served as a meze, or appetizer, and is a common street food. The dish is also popular in other countries with large Turkish populations, such as Germany and the Netherlands.

See also[edit | edit source]


Food.jpg
This article is a stub related to food. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!


WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP1 injections from $125 and up biweekly

W8mdlogo.png
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program NYC and a clinic to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our W8MD's physician supervised medical weight loss centers in NYC provides expert medical guidance, and offers telemedicine options for convenience.

Why choose W8MD?

Book Your Appointment

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss, and Philadelphia and visit Philadelphia medical weight loss Call (718)946-5500 for NY and 215 676 2334 for PA

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's NYC physician weight loss.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available. Call 718 946 5500.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD