Koupes
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Koupes are delicious Greek meat-filled croquettes with a crispy exterior and savory filling. They’re perfect for appetizers or as part of a festive spread.
- Total Time: 1 h 30 min
- Yield: 24 portions 1x
- Category: Medium
Ingredients
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- 250 g ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups fine bulgur
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add ground meat, pine nuts, parsley, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and set aside.
- Prepare the dough: Mix bulgur with water and let sit for 30 minutes. Combine with flour, olive oil, and salt to form a dough.
- Roll out dough and cut into small circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle and fold to form a half-moon shape.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving. Enjoy!
