Adana-Style Köfte with Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• Minced lamb300 g
• Onion, grated0.5 whole
• Garlic clove, grated1 whole
• Pul biber, cumin and sumac2 tsp
• Long-grain rice140 g
• Butter15 g
• Tomatoes and red onion, sliced200 g
• Plain yoghurt100 g

Steps

1. 1Rinse the rice in a sieve, transfer to a saucepan and fry in butter for 1 minute, add 280 ml water and salt, cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.
2. 2Knead lamb, onion, garlic, spices and salt in a large mixing bowl and shape into 6 long köfte.
3. 3Cook the köfte in a separate hot griddle pan for 8–10 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked through.
4. 4Transfer the köfte to plates and serve with pilaf, the salad sprinkled with sumac on the plates, and garlicky yoghurt.