Dalyan Köfte: A Stuffed Turkish Meatloaf for Dinner

Dalyan köfte offers a more elaborate alternative to classic meatballs, with boiled eggs, carrot and peas hidden inside a seasoned minced-meat roll.

The mixture starts with 500 grams of minced meat, one egg, grated onion, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper and cumin. The ingredients are kneaded together before the mixture is spread into a rectangle on baking paper.

Three boiled eggs, a boiled carrot and a cup of peas are placed in the middle. The meat is then rolled around the filling, with care taken to seal it so the roll does not open during cooking.

The prepared roll goes into a baking tray and receives a sauce made with tomato paste, hot water, oil and salt. It is baked in a preheated oven until the top is browned, then rested, sliced and served. Rice, mashed potatoes or a seasonal salad can accompany the dish.