Ladies Thighs Meatballs (Kadınbudu Köfte)
It has been way too long since I have published a recipe on my blog. Life is busy with children, work and home. Most of the food I have been cooking is catered toward little children and don’t even have the time to document it let alone to take pictures and post. But this recipe really deserves some space on my blog. My children loved it and I couldn’t keep from having another and then another. The name of this recipe might get your attention as it is named after women’s thighs. I did some research and tried to find out where it gets its name, but was not successful. I am guessing this was the name given during the Ottoman era because it resembled women’s thighs. In any case, these meatballs are so succulent and flavorful you will not be able to stop yourself from having another one. Serve with fries or potato pure and salad. For the Meatballs: 2 lb ground beef 1 large onion (grated) ½ cup white rice 1½ cup water 1 egg 1 tbsp chopped parsley 2 tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 ...