Içli Köfte

The Turkish version of Lebanese kibbeh are stuffed meatballs called içli köfte. The exterior is made from a combination of bulgur wheat, potatoes or semolina, and spices, while the stuffing contains onions, ground lamb or beef, and ground nuts such as walnuts, pine nuts, or pistachios, along with spices. The köfte are usually boiled, then fried to perfection – the shell should remain soft but crispy, while the stuffing should be succulent and piping hot. It's recommended to serve the köfte with hummus or cacik. They can be found on the menus of most restaurants in Türkiye (usually served as appetizers), but they're sometimes also prepared at home as hot finger food.