Baked Wheat - Ground Meat Burger

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Baked Wheat - Ground Meat Burger (Sini Köftesi)

Ingredients	Measure	Amount
Onion	6 large size	660 gr
Ground Meat (medium fat)	1 1/2 cup	250 gr
Margarine	1/2 cup	100 gr
Walnuts (chopped)	1/2 cup	50 gr
Pistachionuts (chopped)	1/2 cup	55 gr
Salt	3 teaspoon	18 gr
Black Pepper	1 1/2 teaspoon	3 gr
Red pepper	2 1/2 teaspoon	5 gr
Allspice	1/2 teaspoon	1 gr
Cinnamon (if wanted)	1/4 teaspoon	0.5 gr
Cummin	1/4 teaspoon	0.5 gr
Potatoe	1 large size	125 gr
Ground Lean Meat	2 1/3 cup	400 gr
Bulgur (fine)	5 1/3 cup	800 gr
Semolina	1/3 teacup	25 gr
Water	2/3 cup	130 gr

Preparation

Prepare fılling according to instrustions in "İçli Köfte". Chill and set aside. Prepare same basic mixture as stated in "lçli Köfte" again. Divide mixture into 2 portions. Spread 1 portion in a well buttered baking pan evenly. Spread filling over layered mixture. Spread remaining mixture over fılling flattening carefully and evenly. Smooth surface with slightly wetted fıngers. Cut into 7.5-8 cm (3-3 1/4 inch) squares. Sprinkle with water. Bake in a moderately hot oven for 35-40 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with melted butter or margarine. Serve hot.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Energy	1079 cal
Protein	36,8 g
Fat	51,4 g
Carbohydrates	122 g
Calcium	113 mg
Iron	9,57 mg
Phosphorus	683 mg
Zinc	7 mg
Sodium	1219 mg
Vitamin A	70 iu
Thiamine	0,63 mg
Riboflavin	0,35 mg
Niacin	11,49 mg
Vitamin C	7 mg
Cholesterol	76 mg

Regional Characteristics:

The recipe for "Sini Köfte" is taken from Gaziantep. Although the ingredients are the same with "İçli Köfte", shaping and cooking methods are different. Since köfte making-kneading and shaping is a time consuming process, this form is prefered by many people. Preparing Sini Köfte is much easier than İçli Köfte. It is served as a main dish for lunch or supper.