Ecomely

Language

Fatta bil kofta (fatta with minced meat): recipe illustration
Everyday meals

Fatta bil kofta (fatta with minced meat)

A generous dish of crispy bread soaked in broth and tomato sauce, topped with rice and spiced meatballs. Fatta is a festive, comforting dish traditionally served on special occasions.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Save to favoritesAdd to my shopping list

Ingredients

Ingredients

Boulettes

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the minced meat with the egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, salt and pepper, then shape into small meatballs.
  2. Brown the meatballs in oil in a frying pan for 5 minutes, then set them aside.
  3. In a saucepan, fry the chopped onion, then add the garlic, tomato paste and chopped tomatoes.
  4. Pour in the stock, add the meatballs and simmer for 25 minutes over low heat.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the rice in salted water until tender, then drain it.
  6. Arrange the bread slices in a deep dish and pour over part of the sauce.
  7. Cover the bread with the rice, then spoon over more sauce and arrange the meatballs on top.
  8. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and paprika and serve straight away, while the bread is still soft.

Variations and tips

Lamb version. Replace the beef with minced lamb for a richer flavour.

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with cooked, mashed lentils mixed with breadcrumbs for meat-free meatballs.

More ideas

Fatta bil fakhda (lamb fatta)2 h 20 · 6 serv.Fatta bil samak (fatta with fish)1 h 05 · 4 serv.Bayd bil fasoulia (eggs with beans)50 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyEish sheikh el-mahalla (seeded stuffed bread)55 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyFatta with Fava Bean Purée (fatta bil bisara)1 h · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyFatta with Green Beans (fatta bil fasoulia)1 h 05 · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyGhorayeba (butter biscuit)35 min · 4 serv.Hawawshi40 min · 4 serv.

Original Ecomely recipe.