Grilled Turkish Meat Balls Food

THE BEST TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle the olive oil and canola oil in an even layer over the paper.
• Pour the breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl, pour the milk over top and stir to fully moisten the breadcrumbs. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix with your hands just until combined.
• Scoop 1/4-cupfuls of meatball mixture and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet; you should have 12 meatballs. Gently roll them into balls. Bake until bottoms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes more until the meatballs are cooked through.

GRILLED TURKISH MEAT BALLS

Steps:

• Place the meat in a mixing bowl and add the onion juice, eggs, salt and pepper to taste.
• Blend the meat mixture with the hands and shape it into 12 ovals of equal size. Run a skewer lengthwise through the center of each meatball and arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet. Brush all over with oil.
• Prepare the toast and have it ready.
• Combine the yogurt with the garlic and s alt to taste and set aside.
• Melt the butter and keep it hot.
• Grill the meat balls over charcoal or a gas grill (or under the broiler if you must) about five minutes, depending on the desired degree of doneness. Turn them frequently so that they cook evenly.
• Arrange the meat balls on toast and spoon equal amounts of the yogurt sauce over each serving. Pour melted butter over each serving.

TURKISH MEATBALLS (KOFTA)

Steps:

• Make the bread crumbs by breaking up 2 slices of stale but not dried out whole wheat bread into the bowl of a food processor.
• Whizz until finely crumbed.
• Add the ground lamb and the egg, and process until blended.
• Add the spices, garlic and parsley.
• Process the meat well to achieve a fine texture.
• Roll the mixture into small meatballs (I use a melonballer) or finger shaped patties using dampened hands.
• You may cook them at once, or refrigerate the mixture for several hours.
• (If your meat is very fresh, you can divide it in half and wrap part well in plastic for the next day's meal.) Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, and fry the balls or patties until cooked through and evenly browned.
• The meatballs should be stirred several times, the patties turned once.
• Remove them with a slotted spoon to drain.
• Serve the meatballs hot or at room temperature as an appetizer.
• Lovely with a yogurt or tahini sauce, on a bed of rice or in a pita.