The Choice of Those Who Love Spice
Traditional Flavor and Spicy Çiğköfte
There are some flavors in our country that never change, which are like our indispensable ones. There is no special recipe for these foods and drinks. Ingredients vary from region to region. For example, lean minced meat, fine bulgur, and chili flakes are the unchanging ingredients for çiğköfte. Apart from these, the ingredients used can vary regionally or according to taste. However, no matter how it is made, it will always exist for our people as a spicy flavor.
How to Make Çiğköfte
For a traditional çiğköfte, good and lean minced meat is kneaded with spicy chili flakes until cooked. Then, fine bulgur is added slowly and mixed well. Paste or tomato, isot (a type of chili pepper), pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, parsley, onion, and olive oil are added in order. You can omit those you do not wish to add. It is kneaded for about 45 minutes and prepared for consumption. Nowadays, çiğköfte sold on the streets are made without meat.