Rehik / Shifta Savory Fritters

These delicious beef and vegetable savory fritters, also known as Rehik or Shifta, are a flavorful delight. Fried to golden perfection, they are perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoyed alongside a fresh salad. Here's a step-by-step guide to making these irresistible fritters, perfect for any meal occasion.

Ingredients

🥩 1 pound ground beef
🥔 1 large potato, shredded
🧅 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
🌶️ 1 bell pepper, any color, finely diced
🍅 1 tomato, finely chopped
🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
🌿 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
🥫 6 oz tomato paste
🌶️ 1/3 cup pepper paste
🌾 1 cup flour
🐔 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon coriander
🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili flakes
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🛢️ About 2 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1- Prepare the Mixture:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, shredded potato, chopped onion, diced bell pepper, chopped tomato, minced garlic, and parsley or cilantro.
Add in the tomato paste and pepper paste.
Season the mixture with chicken bouillon, salt, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture, and thoroughly mix everything until well combined.

2- Shape the Fritters:

Preheat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
To prevent sticking, dip your fingers into a bit of oil. This will help you shape the fritter dough into patties.
Form the mixture into thin, even-shaped fritters. Any shape you prefer will work fine.

3- Fry the Fritters:

Carefully place the fritters into the hot oil.
Fry each side until they turn golden brown and the meat is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove them from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain the excess oil.

4- Serve:

Serve the fritters hot, either in a sandwich or wrap with fresh vegetables or alongside a rich bowl of lentil soup.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: Makes about 12-15 fritters
Calories: Approximately 180 per serving
Protein: ~10g per serving
Fats: ~10g per serving
Carbohydrates: ~14g per serving
Equipment:

Large mixing bowl
Non-stick skillet
Spatula or slotted spoon

Cooking Tips:

Make sure the oil is hot before adding the fritters to ensure they cook evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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Savory Beef and Vegetable Fritters (Rehik or Shifta)