Koofteh Tabrizi Herbed Meat Rice Balls

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Steps

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Mix all the meatball ingredients together and roll into balls , 2-1 / 2 inches in diameter , firmly packed.

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Refrigerate them for 1 hour.

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To make the broth , heat the oil in a pan or soup kettle , add the onions and turmeric , and stir-fry over moderate heat until light brown , about 3 minutes.

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Add the tomatoes and salt and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.

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Add the water and bring to a boil.

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Moisten your hands with cold water.

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Take each herbed ball and roll it firmly.

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Add the balls to the broth very carefully , one at a time , so that they do not not fall apart.

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The water should just cover the balls.

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Cover the pan and cook over moderately low heat , without stirring , for 45 minutes.

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Add the green peas and cook for 10 minutes more.

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The broth will reduce somewhat , the balls swell considerably due to the expansion of the rice.

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Serve warm-- with the meatballs in the broth.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, rice, salt, turmeric, pepper, tarragon, italian parsley, leek, dill, onion, oil, onions, tomatoes, water, green peas