Izmir Kofte

Ingredients

• •500 g minced meat
• •1 onion
• •The crumb of 1 slice of stale bread
• •1 egg
• •Half a bunch of parsley
• •4 potatoes
• •3 tomatoes
• •2 tbsp tomato paste
• •2 cups hot water
• •Salt, black pepper, cumin

Steps

1. 1Knead the mince with grated onion, soaked bread crumb, egg, parsley and spices.
2. 2Shape finger-length koftes and sear them on all sides in a pan.
3. 3Cut the potatoes into thick slices and fry or roast them.
4. 4Arrange the koftes and potatoes in a baking dish and tuck tomato slices between them.
5. 5Whisk the tomato paste into the hot water and pour it over.
6. 6Bake at 190 C for 30-35 minutes until the sauce has reduced.

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