Fine dark bulgur
It is the base of Çiğ Köfte. It is kneaded until it becomes compact, soft and full of flavour.
Traditional Turkish specialty
Inside our Çiğ Köfte
A fresh, spiced and intense recipe prepared with finely kneaded bulgur, vegetable pastes, aromatic spices, fresh herbs and pomegranate sauce.
Completely vegetarian Fresh and mildly spicy
Portion of 6 3 €
Serving
How it is served
The six pieces are served individually with crunchy iceberg lettuce, lemon and pomegranate sauce. The result is fresh, spiced and slightly sweet-and-sour.
The ingredients that define the flavour
Every ingredient contributes to the texture, aroma and balance of Çiğ Köfte.
Pepper paste
It adds colour, intensity and the distinctive aromatic flavour of the Turkish recipe.
Tomato paste
It makes the mixture richer and more balanced, adding a slightly sweet note.
Turkish spices
Sumac, cumin, isot, paprika, chilli pepper and black pepper create the intense aroma of Çiğ Köfte.
Fresh herbs
Parsley, spring onion, mint and lemon add freshness and make the flavour brighter.
Pomegranate sauce
It completes the Çiğ Köfte with a sweet-and-sour note, perfect with lemon and lettuce.
Recipe
All the main ingredients
The ingredients have been grouped to make the composition of the recipe easier to understand.
Base and pastes
The ingredients that create the structure and main flavour.
Fine dark bulgur
Pepper paste
Tomato paste
Fresh tomato
Spices and aromatics
The spiced and mildly hot profile of the recipe.
Garlic
Onion
Sumac
Cumin
İsot
Sweet paprika
Chilli pepper
Black pepper
Salt
Herbs and freshness
Fresh ingredients that brighten and balance the flavour.
Mint
Parsley
Fresh spring onion
Lemon
Finishing ingredients
The final ingredients that complete the texture and flavour.
Pomegranate sauce
Extra virgin olive oil
Aromas and spices
The Turkish aromatic profile
The character of Çiğ Köfte comes from the balance between warm spices, lemon freshness, aromatic herbs and the sweet-and-sour note of pomegranate sauce.
