Ingredients for Köfte (Turkish Meatballs) in Puff Pastry
- Sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons salça (Turkish tomato/pepper paste)
- 1 sugar cube
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) water
- 1/2 tea glass (about 50 ml) vegetable oil
- Köfte
- 200 g (about 7 oz) ground meat
- 1 onion
- 1 handful chopped parsley
- 2 slices bread (crumb only, soaked and squeezed)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk
- Serving
- Garlic yogurt
How to Make Köfte (Turkish Meatballs) in Puff Pastry
In a small saucepan, cook 1.5 tablespoons of salça (Turkish tomato/pepper paste), 1 sugar cube, 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) of water, and 1/2 tea glass of vegetable oil together until the sauce comes together.
In a bowl, knead together 200 g (about 7 oz) ground meat, 1 grated onion, 1 handful of chopped parsley, 2 slices of soaked and squeezed bread crumb, 1 egg, 1/2 dessert spoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Shape into 6 large round köfte.
Arrange 6 puff pastry sheets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Whisk the yolk of 1 egg and brush it onto the edges of these pastry sheets. Take the remaining 6 puff pastry sheets, leave a two-finger border around the edges, and cut a square opening in the center of each; place these on top of the pastry sheets on the tray. Place the prepared köfte on top. Brush the remaining egg yolk over the pastry tops. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) until the köfte and pastry are golden brown. Serve with garlic yogurt and the prepared tomato sauce. Enjoy!
About This Recipe
In almost every home, a sheet of puff pastry sits quietly waiting in the freezer — sometimes forgotten until that moment of sudden hunger or an unexpected guest at the door. Puff pastry to the rescue! While making puff pastry from scratch is usually a laborious, time-consuming process, faster versions are quite common: known as "blitz," "rough puff," or "blitz börek." Most of these recipes incorporate the butter directly into the dough rather than going through the full lamination process, resulting in something closer to a folded shortcrust. Despite its tricky reputation, puff pastry is actually one of the most convenient ingredients to keep on hand in the kitchen. You can create incredible flavor with it — especially if you feel like cooking isn't really your thing, puff pastry can be your savior! Without rolling out dough or kneading for hours, it gives you the freedom to whip up delicious recipes with ease.
Our Köfte Balls recipe was a great one for entertaining guests, but today's Köfte in Puff Pastry recipe is truly a game-changer. Wishing those who are about to try it happy cooking…
