Bulgur Croquettes a la Turca (I)

Bulgur Dumplings Croquettes Patties

Ingredients Measure Weight
Filling    
Dry onions 2 lg 200 g
Butter or margarine(melted) 3 tbsp 30 g
Ground mutton ,with fat 1 1/4 cups 250 g
Salt 1 tsp 6 g
Chili pepper 1/2 tsp 1 g
Ground black pepper 1/2 tsp 1 g
Meatball seasoning 1/2 tsp 1 g
Walnut meats,chopped 1 cup 100 g
Shell    
Duru Extra Fine Bulgur 4 cups 640 g
Salt 1 tsp 6 g
Chili pepper flakes 1 tsp 2 g
Lukewarm water 1 1/2-2 cups 300-400 g
Lean ground mutton 1 1/4 cups 250 g
Olive oil(for frying) 2 cups 400 g

Servings: 10

Construction

Filling:Peel onions,mince and saute in fat till translucente;add meat,continue sauteeing.When meat begins to brown,stir in salt,ground chili pepper and balck pepper,meatball seasoning and chopped walnuts.Remove from heat;let stand. Shell:Place bulgur in large bowl,add salt and chili pepper flakes;knead,gradually adding lukewarm water.When dough is formed,add meat and continue kneading.Break of egg-size pieces og dough and roll into balls;wet hands to make hollow in each.Turn between thum and forefinger,pressing lightly,shape into form of empty eggshell.Place 1/2 tbsp filling in hollow and enclose securely.Saute in sizzling oil till brown.Serve hot.

Note

For beginners,an eggwhite may be added to aid in cohesion of dough.The patties may also be boiled.Popular in eastern and southeastern Anotolia.Common to all regions.Halıcı(1991)