Daoud Pasha Kofta with White Sauce – Recipe & Cooking Instructions

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Daoud Pasha Kofta with White Sauce – Recipe & Cooking Instructions

Daoud Pasha Kofta is one of the famous dishes in Turkish cuisine that later spread throughout the Arab world—especially in Egypt and the Levant. This dish is celebrated for its ease of preparation and high nutritional value. It can be served in several ways, and this recipe features it in a rich white sauce. The following ingredients serve three people, and the entire process takes no more than 50 minutes.

Ingredients

Daoud Pasha Kofta with White Sauce

 

For the Kofta:

  • 400 g minced meat
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Frying oil (as needed)

For the White Sauce:

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mashed garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups cooking cream

Preparation Method

  1. Prepare the Kofta Mixture:

    • In a blender, combine the parsley, onion, and garlic. Blend them until smooth.
    • Add the 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and blend further until finely ground.
    • Transfer this mixture to the minced meat and mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

  2. Shape and Fry the Kofta:

    • Form the meat mixture into medium-sized balls.
    • Preheat your frying oil, then fry the kofta balls for about 5 minutes until they are evenly browned.

  3. Prepare the White Sauce:

    • In a deep pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the finely chopped onion and mashed garlic; stir and cook until they soften slightly.
    • Add the fried kofta balls to the pan and stir for 2 minutes.
    • Pour in the cooking cream, then allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for approximately 10 minutes.
    • During simmering, add additional salt and black pepper to taste, and stir until the sauce is well combined.

  4. Finish and Serve:

    • Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the kofta with the white sauce to a suitable serving dish.
    • Serve hot to family or guests and enjoy its delightful flavor and nourishing benefits.

Enjoy your delicious Daoud Pasha Kofta with White Sauce!

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