I am pleased to report that the lentil-bulgur kuftas were
well-received at our Womens’ Guild Welcome-Back luncheon this past weekend.
(Thank you, ladies!) I made some extra so that my husband, Doug, could have
some for his lunch at home that day, too.
Since we had some kuftas left over, Doug suggested I dip them in egg and pan-fry them for breakfast. (We use this
technique with left-over regular kuftas, too, and it is quite delicious.)
well-received at our Womens’ Guild Welcome-Back luncheon this past weekend.
(Thank you, ladies!) I made some extra so that my husband, Doug, could have
some for his lunch at home that day, too.
Since we had some kuftas left over, Doug suggested I dip them in egg and pan-fry them for breakfast. (We use this
technique with left-over regular kuftas, too, and it is quite delicious.)
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| Lentil-Bulgur Kufta Patties |
If you are not Armenian, I must warn you … the combination
of lentils and bulgur as a breakfast choice could make you feel uncomfortable
as it produces the ‘bulgur-effect’. What does that mean? Well, let’s just say,
that’s why Gas-X was created!
of lentils and bulgur as a breakfast choice could make you feel uncomfortable
as it produces the ‘bulgur-effect’. What does that mean? Well, let’s just say,
that’s why Gas-X was created!
If this doesn’t appeal to you as a breakfast option, it
works well for lunch with a tossed salad, or some sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and pieces of lavash – or – as an appetizer with your beverage of choice.
works well for lunch with a tossed salad, or some sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and pieces of lavash – or – as an appetizer with your beverage of choice.
The Procedure:
1. Flatten
each lentil-bulgur kufta ball
each lentil-bulgur kufta ball
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| Original kufta ball (left); flattened into a patty (right) |
2. Dip
each in flour, to lightly coat both sides
each in flour, to lightly coat both sides
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| Patty coated in flour |
3. Dip
the floured patties in 2 beaten eggs
the floured patties in 2 beaten eggs
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| Patties dipped in 2 beaten eggs |
4. Pan-fry
them in a skillet with 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side,
until golden brown.
them in a skillet with 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side,
until golden brown.
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| Pan-frying Lentil-bulgur patties |
That’s all there is to it!
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Do they freeze well?
Probably, Aghavni, but we've never had any of these left-over to freeze!
Robin, Cumin helps with the gas problem. Freezing them just looses it fresh flavor.
Cumin, of course! That's what my recipe is missing – farewell, Gas-X!
Hi Robyn, congratulations! You just rediscovered a traditional Armenian recipe for re-using leftover lentil kuftahs. In proper Armenian (ha ha), they're called yapmas.
And yes, they use cumin.
Thanks for the official name, Ara! We use the egg-dipping/frying technique with left-over kufta. That's why Doug suggested I do it to the left over lentil kuftas (I mean yapmas). Always delicious! Plus I updated the post for the lentil kufta recipe by adding cumin to the seasoning list. So, I thank you and anonymous!