Thursday, July 2, 2009

Turkey Kofta with Cacik-like Sauce

Turkey Kofta with Cacik-like Sauce
Serves 3

Kofta:
1.3 lbs Ground turkey
1/2 shelled Pistachios, chopped
2 garlic scapes, fine chop
A few Tbs mixed herbs - cilantro/oregano/parsley/whatever
1 Tbs Coriander
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne
salt/pepper

"Cacik"
2-3 cups plain greek yogurt
About 1.5 cups steamed mixed greens (kale, peas, etc)
About 1.5 cups steamed mixed hard veg (kohlrabi, baby turnips, etc)
A few tbs each parsley and dill, maybe some mint
A few tbs chopped scallion
3 garlic scapes, fine chop
2-3 tbs olive oil
salt and pepper

Mix the meat and stuff, make into small for-pita patties, and cook.
Mix Cacik, and keep cool.
Make pita sandwiches with kofta, cacik, tahini, lettuce, etc.

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