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Kufta bozbash (kufta bozbash)

Kufta bozbash is a lamb soup with large meatballs, chickpeas, potatoes and prunes, flavored with saffron. Its golden broth is gentle and slightly sweet. It is a family dish, typical of celebrations and winter meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Boulettes

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Nutrition facts

621 kcal per serving

Protein
35.9 g
Carbohydrates
58.4 g
of which sugars
12.3 g
Fat
25.6 g
of which saturated fat
10.6 g
Fiber
7.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the minced meat with the grated onion, egg, raw rice, salt, pepper and dried mint.
  2. Shape into walnut-sized meatballs with wet hands.
  3. Bring the stock to a boil, add the meatballs and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes cut into pieces, the chickpeas and the dissolved saffron.
  5. Continue cooking over low heat for 40 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Add the prunes and butter, then simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the soup hot with flatbread, dividing the meatballs and vegetables among the bowls.

Variations and tips

Herbed version. Add a handful of chopped coriander and dill at the end of cooking.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.