Mercimek Köftesi

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Combine the rinsed lentils and water in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until the lentils are very soft and only a little liquid remains.

   Timer: 18 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Red Lentil, 600.0 ml Water

   Cookware: fine mesh sieve, medium saucepan, wooden spoon

2. Step 2

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bulgur. Cover and let it stand until the bulgur absorbs the remaining moisture and becomes tender.

   Timer: 20 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 180.0 gr bulgur

   Cookware: medium saucepan, Saucepan Lid, wooden spoon

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until soft and translucent.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 60.0 ml Olive Oil, 180.0 gr Onion

   Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Add the tomato paste and red pepper paste to the onion. Cook over low heat, stirring, until evenly combined and aromatic.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Red Pepper Paste, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

   Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Transfer the lentil-bulgur mixture to the mixing bowl. Add the onion mixture, cumin, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly, then leave it to cool until comfortable to handle.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Aleppo Pepper, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 6.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Add the scallions, parsley, and lemon juice. Knead by hand until the mixture is uniform and holds together when pressed.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 30.0 gr Parsley, 90.0 gr Scallion

   Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

7. Step 7

   Divide the mixture into 24 portions. Squeeze each portion gently in one hand to form the traditional ridged, oblong shape.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

8. Step 8

   Arrange the lettuce leaves on the platter and place the shaped köfte on top. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

   Ingredients used: 12.0 piece Lettuce

   Cookware: serving platter