Bulgarian Burgers Kufteh Food

BULGARIAN BURGERS / KUFTEH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the grill to high.2. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix with a wooden spoon. To test the mixture for seasoning, sauté a teaspoon of it in a nonstick skillet until cooked through, then taste, adding salt, pepper, or cumin to the remaining mixture as necessary the mixture should be highly seasoned.3. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Lightly wet your hands with cold water, then form each portion into a patty 3 inches across and about 3/4 inch thick (see Note).4. When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Arrange the burgers on the hot grate and grill, turning with a spatula, until nicely browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately.Serves 4Note: If not planning to cook immediately, place on a large plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

TABRIZ STYLE KUFTEH

Steps:

• Combine the rice with the peas through cloves until well mixed; spread 1/2 of mixture in a buttered 9-inch square baking dish.
• Fry the prunes through almonds in the butter 5 minutes; stir in parsley and mint. Spread this stuffing over the layer of rice/peas/lamb mixture and cover with the rest of the rice mixture.
• Add beef broth to the dish and bake at 350F 45 minutes.