Kadınbudu köfte

Kadinbudu köfte (lit. lady’s thigh köfte) is a Turkish dish made with ground beef or lamb, rice, onions, eggs, flour, oil, and various spices. It is believed that the unusual name stems from the Ottoman era because it resembled women’s thighs at the time.

The meatballs are coated with flour and beaten eggs, then fried in hot oil until golden-brown in color. On the interior, the meat should remain tender and succulent. The dish is typically served either with french fries or pan-fried potato wedges, onions, and tomatoes.