# Qofte

Qofte is one of the most beloved specialties of Albanian cuisine, a must-have at parties and family lunches.

- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g ground meat (beef or mixed)
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped
- 1 cucchiaino salt
- 1 cucchiaino black pepper
- 1 cucchiaino sweet paprika
- 1 cucchiaino baking soda
- 3 cucchiai bread crumbs
- fresh mint, chopped
- 50 ml sparkling water
- q.b. extra virgin olive oil for frying

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, aromas, baking soda, and some sparkling water.
2. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
3. With the help of a lid, form the qofte using plastic wrap.
4. Fry in extra virgin olive oil until golden brown on both sides.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan

## Tips

- Qofte are even better if accompanied with yogurt, red onions and hot bread!

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdS6uCqA/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b687d633-9436-4fb8-b0fa-8c69f514b626
- Extracted: 2025-06-05

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