Kofte kebab
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| - | '''Köfte kebab''' or [[Kabab koobideh]] (in [[Iran]]) is a [[kebab]] variant. It consists of köfte, minced lamb [[meatball]]s with herbs, often including parsley and mint, on a stick, grilled. The food is popular in [[Iran]], [[Turkey]], where there are hundreds of versions such as [[ıslama köfte]], [[çiğ köfte]], and [[kadınbudu köfte]]; and, is usually served with plain rice and a salad,<ref>[http://www.templeworld.com/cruises/cruise-turkish-cuisine/recipe-k%F6fte-kebab.htm www.templeworld.com] ''Köfte Kebab (Meat balls)''. Accessed 16 April 2006</ref> and also in [[Macedonia (country)|Macedonia]], [[Armenia]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2007}} | ||
| - | The origin of the word '''köfte''' is the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{lang|fa|کوفته}} ''kufteh'' meaning "mashed". In old times since people did not have meat grinders they minced meat to very small pieces and then mashed them in rather large mortars. As a matter of fact, Persian meatballs (the size of a big apple) are called Kufteh in Persian as they are made from [[ground meat]] as well. Kofte is called Kubideh in Persian, which is another form of the word "Kufteh". | ||
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| Köfte is usually made of ground meat. It can also be made without any meat at all however, as in the case of lentil or potato köfte.<ref>[http://www.turkishculture.org/pages.php?ChildID=307&ParentID=11&ID=49 Turkish Meatball, Kofte]</ref> | Köfte is usually made of ground meat. It can also be made without any meat at all however, as in the case of lentil or potato köfte.<ref>[http://www.turkishculture.org/pages.php?ChildID=307&ParentID=11&ID=49 Turkish Meatball, Kofte]</ref> | ||
| The word Kufteh is Persian for "mashed". In old times since people did not have meat grinders they minced meat to very small pieces and then mashed them in rather large mortars. | The word Kufteh is Persian for "mashed". In old times since people did not have meat grinders they minced meat to very small pieces and then mashed them in rather large mortars. | ||
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Köfte is usually made of ground meat. It can also be made without any meat at all however, as in the case of lentil or potato köfte.[1] The word Kufteh is Persian for "mashed". In old times since people did not have meat grinders they minced meat to very small pieces and then mashed them in rather large mortars.
Kofte is a significant staple food in Turkish culinary tourism.[3] Turkey is a country rich in culture and food thus creating a solid market for culinary tourists. Kofte kebabs, along with other meat dishes such as "doner kebab and "ciger sarma" create a theme of meat-based cuisine.[3] These dishes are typically served with a cabbage salad or a soup, and collectively create a diverse and culturally-rich culinary experience for tourists.[3]
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