MEATBALL with Cheese Recipe 🧀 | How to Make Delicious Meatballs? | With Alex (French Guy Cooking)

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  • Who doesn't love a good meatball? Today, we're taking it up a notch with a cheese-stuffed meatball recipe that will blow your mind! 🧀 And guess what? We have a special guest, Alex from French Guy Cooking. So gather your ingredients and let's dive into this mouthwatering recipe that will have you and your loved ones craving for more! Don't miss out on this culinary treat!
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    500 gr/1.1 lbs ground meat (plate, rib or brisket)
    1,5 strips/150 gr/0,33 lbs, string cheese
    1 egg
    2 tablespoons bread crumbs
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea or rock salt
    1 tablespoon purple basil
    4 handfuls of pistachio
    ½ teaspoon baking soda
    2 pinches of coarse salt or salt flakes
    1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 handful of roasted kadayif
    2 tablespoons kaymak(double clothed cream)
    Set your oven to 200 0 C(400 0 F) on grill mode.
    First we are going to start with making the kofte mixture. Put 500 grams
    of ground meat in a large bowl. You can use plate, rib or brisket but keep
    in mind that the closer the meat to the bone, the tastier it will be.
    Add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and you can also add half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes if you like, but your kofte will a little bit hot if you do so. Baking soda is essential for a perfect kofte mixture. It will
    tenderize the meat and give it a softer texture.
    Add half to1 teaspoon of salt. You can adjust to salt amount to your taste. Best way to do that; cook a small patty of kofte after kneading and taste. You can change salt, if it is too much or less.
    Crumble 1 heaping tablespoon dried purple basil and do not forget to
    leave the stems out of your mixture.
    Last but not least, add 2 handful of chopped pistachios into your mixture.
    Knead around 7-8 minutes or until the meat, and spices are mixed very
    well.
    Divide the kofte mixture into 2 balls, one must be slightly larger than the
    other.
    In order to shape your kofte mixtures, you are going to need 2 clean
    plastic bags. After making sure that both of your mixtures are well
    rounded, place the larger ball between the plastic bags, then roll it into a
    1-1,5 cm thick, and around 20 cm(8 in) circle. The diameter could vary
    depending on the size of your pan. If you have a künefe pan like me, that
    would be perfect to cook with.
    Butter your pan abundantly and place the kofte in it.
    Shape the smaller ball, and set it aside.
    Then you need to peel 1,5 strips off of your string cheese (you can also
    use mozzarella cheese), then strip them into thinner strings to make it
    easier to fill the kofte and to melt the cheese. After that, fill the kofte with
    your cheese strips.
    Cover the bottom later with the smaller layer you set aside earlier, and
    gently push it down to let out the air that is trapped inside. Don’t forget
    this step as it’s going to prevent your kofte from bursting during cooking.
    Make sure to seal the edges of your kofte. You may wet your hands as it’s
    going to prevent the meat from sticking to your fingers.
    Put your pan on low heat and cook the kofte about 4-5 minutes. If you
    have a thicker pan, it is probably going to take more time to sear the kofte.
    Then place it into oven at fourth rack from the bottom. Roast it in the
    oven for another 10 minutes.
    While it’s cooking, chop 2 handfuls of pistachio and mix it with a handful
    of kadayif. If you don’t have roasted kadayif, you can roast them on a pan
    for a couple of minutes.
    Warm the kadayif and pistachio in the pan to enhance the flavors, then
    add 2 pinches of salt flakes and half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Turn
    off the heat.
    Put 2 tablespoons of kaymak into pan and cover them with kadayıf,
    pistachio mixture. You can shape into quenelles if you like to.
    When the kofte is ready take out from the oven and put the kaymak on
    top of it, then sprinkle the rest of kadayif mixture on it.
    Your delicious kofte disguised as künefe is ready to fill your mouth with
    all of its rich flavors and texture. I hope you enjoy, and share your kofte
    with your loved ones.
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  • @FrenchGuyCooking
    @FrenchGuyCooking 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1787

    What a great moment with you Refika ! Loved it 😁✌️

    • @ulasonal
      @ulasonal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Alex!!! I loved seeing my actual favorite youtubers together! Come back anytime you want and I'm sure Refika will be delighted to walk you through the million wonders of the Turkish cuisine. We love you

    • @Alibaba40recipes
      @Alibaba40recipes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just finishing watching your videos and landed here, It was fun watching both of you, I am really curious to see what will you cook for her in ur studio.

    • @ulasonal
      @ulasonal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Alibaba40recipes me too! I hope he takes a köfte-like approach as well

    • @Alibaba40recipes
      @Alibaba40recipes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ulasonal I believe he is going to creat his own unique way of doing meat balls(kofte) from traveller around experience, it going to be interesting to watch what he comes up with, looking forward for his next video

    • @saliha23
      @saliha23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      cant believe it Alex, you were in Turkey and collab with my favorite Turkish Cook. I hope you enjoyed it.

  • @ulasonal
    @ulasonal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    Ülkemizi yurt dışına böyle güzel gösteren sayılı insanlardan birkaçı Refika ve ekibi. Hepinize çok teşekkür ediyorum.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Biz teşekkür ederiz! Sizlerin desteği ve böyle güzel yorumları bunun gibi güzel yemekler ve içerikler yapmak için en büyük motivasyon kaynağımız 😊

    • @cigdemturkoglu
      @cigdemturkoglu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Refika türkçe altyazı yada türkçe kanalinizda da bu tarifleri görmek isterim şefim

    • @sulh1881
      @sulh1881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Üü™ü
      Ft

    • @minkorrh
      @minkorrh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ve ülkenizin gösterecek çok güzelliği var! İstanbul şehrinin fotoğraflarını çok seviyorum. Böyle zengin bir tarih ve kültür. Bir gün ziyaret edip kendim görmek isterim.
      Google translate^^

    • @ulasonal
      @ulasonal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@minkorrh I hope you do! You're always welcome here! I hope you taste turkish tea and all the delicious food! It's super cheap for people visiting from other countries too! hugs from Istanbul

  • @teodora9280
    @teodora9280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    "What's mine is yours. Now you own the kitchen." I love that, she makes you feel like you're instantly a part of her family

    • @withlove3451
      @withlove3451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Teodora Patlejh that‘s why she is Refika. She is amazing 🥰

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      It's because you all are a part of my family! Thank you so much for the support 😍

    • @murathankilinc
      @murathankilinc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She is one of the few who can show off the great Turkish hospitality. And it’s typically Turkish to make there guest to feel comfortable and make them to feel home, even if you don’t know them. In Turkey you can go to another city, they will take care of you as they know you. For the Turkish people hospitality is a important thing. I hope you can visit the country, and not just the well known city’s, but try also other city’s. Have a great day :-)

    • @teodora9280
      @teodora9280 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@murathankilinc I've heard things like that about Turkey from friends and many people, I really have to visit very soon! I grew up in the Balkans and I'm familiar with many Turkish food influences, and I've always wanted to taste the originals.

    • @eliforgangil1400
      @eliforgangil1400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Teodora Patlejh we would be really happy to see you in there:) if you come to taste different types of dishes, I would recommend you to come Adana, Istanbul and Gaziantep mostly. You will come and thank to me after eating Adana kebab and lahmacun🇹🇷💕☺️

  • @hayatbeniyoruyorsun
    @hayatbeniyoruyorsun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    Netflix'deki Türkiye temsilcisi çağrıda bulunuyorum, Refikayi Dünya çapında tanınmalı.
    Refika çok sevdim, yeni yolunda başarılar.❤️

    • @key9372
      @key9372 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      zdc sanırım refikanın bir proje teklifi ile gitmesi gerekiyor.

  • @Gioinsel
    @Gioinsel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Next time we want to see u in France with Alex and try to cook some French food 🇫🇷😍

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      That sounds like a lovely idea! 😊

    • @KBinturong
      @KBinturong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!

  • @ayseulkuc
    @ayseulkuc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Ben sizin konuşmanıza zaten âşıktım bir de böyle minnoş minnoş ingilizce ne kadar tatlı kalp kalp kalp

    • @Kendinineniyisi
      @Kendinineniyisi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Busted 💓 hepimiz refika sevgisiyle birleşiyoruz 🙃

    • @ayseulkuc
      @ayseulkuc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nihan görgülü 🥰

    • @elfyaren814
      @elfyaren814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🥰

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Kendinineniyisi çok teşekkürler sizler iyi ki varsınız

  • @mind_palace
    @mind_palace 5 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS FORMAT. Its very different compared to how Alex's format is. But this setting seems really nice too. Lots of colors, two people passionate about food and culture. What else would you want?👌✨✨

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment ❤ we're working really hard to bring you the best content we can. Stay tuned for more, and don't forget to let us know what kinda content you'd like to see in the future! Xx

    • @mind_palace
      @mind_palace 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Refika ah yes I would love to see more!😊

  • @williamdegnan4718
    @williamdegnan4718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    I followed Alex here. Now I must learn more about Turkish foods! ❤️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you so much for the support! Stay tuned for more Turkish goodness 💃

    • @aslireality7164
      @aslireality7164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you'll like the Turkish kitchen sooo much! It is easy to do, delicious to eat, smells good, looks beautiful... What can we want from a traditional kitchen?

  • @joefullen8479
    @joefullen8479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I went into the U.S. Army in 1973. I was stationed at Sinop Turkey for 22 months in 1975-1976 ( I turned 21 in Turkey). I fell in love with the soul of the Turkish people and their food and culture!!!! Love your chanel!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @TFT
    @TFT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Great to see you Refika with the English Channel too! Congratulations!

    • @rlpai5833
      @rlpai5833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good KUNEFE recipe..wish to see you on NETFLIX.VISITED Turkey& was MESMERIZED by it.BEST WISHES, OM SHAMTI, 👍👍..PRIYA

  • @zelassin
    @zelassin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Find yourself a girl who looks at you like Refika looks at Alex 🌼💛

    • @LilaKuchen
      @LilaKuchen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Zelassin This is exactly what i’ve thought 😂👌🏼

    • @thhseeking
      @thhseeking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish :P

    • @mohammadsaqib8984
      @mohammadsaqib8984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i think may be twice or three time she watched the camera 🤣

    • @sudhirchopde3334
      @sudhirchopde3334 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex in Tamil is a goyangs
      Halitosis and bad teeth.
      Refica( or Rafiqa) is perfect.

    • @zynpa
      @zynpa ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

  • @canberradogfarts
    @canberradogfarts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Finally! An awesome chef presenting the awesomeness of Turkish cuisine. I spent a month in Antalya 30 years ago while traveling. The food, MON DIEU! The bath houses, the Turkish coffee, it's a wonder anything gets done. I look forward to all your recipes.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you so much 😊 we are so excited to share more recipes with you.

    • @lucycarlos4923
      @lucycarlos4923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the hammam are trippy!!!!!

  • @aristothethrone9032
    @aristothethrone9032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    oh, man. she's like the kind older sister that always cooks for you as a kid.
    anyone who understands what I'm talking about. know that it's just a different kind of love.
    especially when you get to help with the cooking. Now I need to call my sister Charlie and thank her.

  • @nuki82
    @nuki82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Love to have a quality youtube channel about turkish food!!! Greetings from Chile

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Appreciate the support! Make sure to tune in for more Turkish goodness💃

  • @utkua
    @utkua 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I watch a lot of English speaking cooking channels on youtube, and can easily say that your content, editing, crew can easily get a lot of attention. I am glad you finally decided to do this.

  • @MaskofPoesy
    @MaskofPoesy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Absolutely brilliant. I enjoyed this episode more than the one I've came from. Don't tell Alex, he's lovely too.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Haha! My lips are sealed 🤭

  • @maarten3811
    @maarten3811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Wow, amazing! There will be a Dutch guy trying to make this dish tonight!

  • @dogcatfamily2476
    @dogcatfamily2476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love this woman so much I am watching her cook raw meat and I am loving it even thiugh I am a VEGAN!
    Her personality, comedy, knowledge and charisma are so charming amd makes cooking and learning fun!
    What great chemistry you have with your guests and staff!
    I still prefer when you make vegetable dishes that I can eat but, I could enjoy just watching you boil water with Turkish pride and experience.
    I adore you just perfection.
    The TURKISH NIGELLA!
    Why? She brought excitement, naughtiness, and so much pleasure to food and preparation. You are real and have a very sensual relationship with food. You make us appreciate each ingredient as special and precious YOU are very special and precious to us!

  • @cristianionascu
    @cristianionascu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent, I'm French (well Romanian - French) , married to a half Turkish wife, instant sub

  • @raeperonneau4941
    @raeperonneau4941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    So lovely. Stoked that Alex introduced me to you.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks so much! Make sure to thank him too 😉❤

    • @raeperonneau4941
      @raeperonneau4941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Refika Cooks Promise. :-)

  • @kimsebilmez1803
    @kimsebilmez1803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hiçbir şeyi ziyan etmeyen refikamız reyhanların kalanlarını bıçakla toplaman gözümden kaçmadı. Duruşunla, hayallerinle, hedeflerinle idolümsün. Hep böyle ileri ve biz arkanda ❤️

  • @alexrousseau7717
    @alexrousseau7717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Thank you Refika for all of your explanations. I've been looking for a good Köfte recipe for years, with which I could understand the role of each ingridient. And you did just that! Thank you! You're fantastic! Lots of love from Luxembourg

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Appreciate your support! 💃 please do let us know how your köfte turned out if and when you try it 😉

  • @inevitablerush6600
    @inevitablerush6600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    the crossover we didn't know we needed until now! now my life is complete

  • @lucycarlos4923
    @lucycarlos4923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been in Turkey and the hospitality was beyond exceptional, in England I would only go to Turkish shops, Refika you are a darling!! What an interesting combi, pistachios, and basil, and cheese and meat, , and I can't imagine what that crunchy stuff taste like. The basil from our basil is so different, beautiful color.!!!!cool

  • @horasan50
    @horasan50 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    You're the best 😘😘♥️♥️ finally you opened your English channel I'm sure you will be the best cultural messenger of Turkey. Best of luck from my heart ❤️😘 love you Refika you are my hero 💪😎 you are a legend, and the work you do for our country is a priceless 🙋🌹😘😍♥️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! All I ever wanted to do was to show everyone the beauty of this wonderful country ❤

    • @horasan50
      @horasan50 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe in you my dear, I have been watching you since you started years ago. I know you can do it, I'm just proud of you what you have done already. God bless you 🙏❤️

  • @LUCVASS2
    @LUCVASS2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you Alex for bringing Refika to us! Refika, my grandmother was Greek from Constantinople and I am fiscinated by the Turkish/Greek cuisine. The similarities are incredible I look forward to your recipes.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thank you so much for your comment 😊 we are looking forward to sharing more with you as well

  • @kcl060
    @kcl060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love how you share the Turkish culture and history along with your recipes! Thank you. This dish is the stuff of dreams!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank youu

  • @goldilocks1964
    @goldilocks1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a fun episode! I discovered Alex a year or so ago and now you, Refika. It was great to watch you and Alex work and play together in your kitchen. Both passionate and fun chefs!! In addition to the flirting, my English closed captioning had me laughing aloud. At about 17:05, Alex said, "Good. Nice pans," but CC interpreted as "Good nice buns." 😂😂😂

  • @isildalgin4852
    @isildalgin4852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Her zaman yanındayız, yolun açık olsun. Bizler için de Türkçe alt yazı seçeneği eklerseniz keyifle izleriz😁

    • @melike126
      @melike126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      İsil Dalgin aynen ya 🖐🏻

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Şimdilik otomatik çeviri özelliğini kullanabilirsiniz. İlerleyen zamanlarda Türkçe altyazı eklemek planlarımız arasında çok teşekkür ederiz ilginize birtanesiniz :* .. Videonun sağ köşesindeki çark şeklindeki ayarlar butonuna basıyorsunuz, çıkan menüden dil seçeneği içerisindeki otomatik çeviri seçeneğini seçiyorsunuz, ardından türkçeyi işaretleridiğinizde çevirmeye başlıyor aklınızda olsun :) Tekrar Sevgiler

    • @isildalgin4852
      @isildalgin4852 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cevabınız için teşekkürler, çok naziksiniz. Ama otomatik çeviride sadece İngilizce var😓

    • @sehnazBK
      @sehnazBK 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sağ üst köşedeki üç noktaya basın ve alt yazı seçeneğinden Türkçe seçin.

    • @isildalgin4852
      @isildalgin4852 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Türkçe seçeneği yeni eklendi. Ben bu yorumu 3 hafta önce yazdım. Bu sürede Refika 2. Videosunu ekledi ve video ile Türkçe alt yazı seçeneği de geldi. Yorumlarımızı hızlı bir şekilde çözümlediği için ona tekrar teşekkür ediyorum ♥️

  • @m.c.9924
    @m.c.9924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeni kanal hayırlı olsun Refika. Seninle gurur duyuyoruz. Her iki kanaldaki videolara Türkçe ve İngilizce (hatta daha fazlası olabilir) alt yazı eklenmeli. Türkiye'yi doğru tanıtacak senin gibi profesyonellere ihtiyacımız var. Eline emeğine sağlık. Netflix'te izleyebilmek dileğiyle.
    Good luck, Refika. Best wishes to your new channel. We proud of you. Videos on both channels should have Turkish and English (even more) subtitles. We need professionals like you to introduce Turkey to the world. I hope to watch you on Netflix.

  • @agudam
    @agudam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I enjoy Refika's trivia about Turkey and Turkish food as much as her recipes

  • @AnMarie711
    @AnMarie711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope you do another video with this man. A Turkish and French cook it just made the creation of this dish that much sexier☺😊

  • @abdibarre1
    @abdibarre1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Poor Alex was so worried and she kept flirting (which I enjoyed 😂😂) he has to mention he's married and first time finding out as surprised as refika

  • @chezeury
    @chezeury 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    OMG! Refika. I watched this because I am subscribed to Alex and also watched his kofte making with you on his channel. I am now subscribed to you as I think you are amazing and I love how warm and touchy feely you are. You are fabulous! :-) Maggie

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dear Maggie thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊 I am definitely so excited to share more with you..

    • @chezeury
      @chezeury 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Refika Omg, Refika. Thank you. I'm touched you took the time to respond. :-) Maggie

  • @AlparslanE
    @AlparslanE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Now i’m dreaming a video of where Gennaro, Alex and Refika are together!

    • @utkua
      @utkua 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be fantastico.

  • @happychef5100
    @happychef5100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you guys !! I MAKE YOUR RECIPES FOR EVERYONE I KNOW..THEY LOVE THEM! WHEN I TELL THEM IT IS TURKISH FOOD .. THEY GET SO INTERESTED IN THE COOKING CULTURE OF A PLACE THAT SOME AMERICANS FEEL SOMEWHAT OPPOSED TO EXPLORING ...I AM FROM OKLAHOMA ...THESE BEAUTIFUL DISHES ARE THE REASON FOR THESE PEOPLE TO OPEN THEIR MINDS ABOUT MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES AND LEARN ABOUT THE HEARTS OF YOUR PEOPLE...THANK YOU ..YOU ARE ALL DOING GREAT WORKS ..A BLESSING FROM GOD

  • @infamousb189
    @infamousb189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I came her because of the French guy Name Alex, but i'm staying because of Refika! Love from Germany ❤

  • @erkan_erol_
    @erkan_erol_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW!!! We have been watching Refika in Turkish for years and it seems she decided to give this privilege to rest of the world as well. I am a little jealous but happy for non-turkish people. REFİKA, KEEP IT UP!!!

    • @refikaninmutfagi
      @refikaninmutfagi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Erkan Erol no need to be jelous.. this is for all of us.. 😘

  • @suslamo
    @suslamo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh wow! I'm so happy that Alex did a collab with you, I've found a new amazing chef to subscribe to!
    Refika, you're such a fantastic cook, and you're both educating and entertaining at the same time. Greetings from Ukraine :) Love Turkey and Turkish cuisine, and this channel is perfect for learning how to prepare it properly.

  • @elisabetta4478
    @elisabetta4478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that was cool😍 Cuisine mean contamination of culture and tradition

  • @damla481
    @damla481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    7:30 Parayı Euro kazanıyorsun zaten... 😂😂😂😂 Arkadan gelen kahkahalara ben de katıldım. Çok keyifli bir video olmuş, Alex'i de çok severim ikinizi bir arada görünce inanılmaz mutlu oldum.

  • @fatmamutlu1502
    @fatmamutlu1502 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hellim videonuzdan buraya yonlendirildim. Ne kadar sahanesiniz siz ya. Türk mutfağını tanıtmak için elinden gelenin fazlasını yapan canım ablam

  • @rayilmaz
    @rayilmaz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really liked how you defined the Kofte. Kofte is the mixed of everything you added, when you combine them well, you will get a lot of great taste alltogether. Like our culture. It's all of the combination of the cultures and languages, it makes a perfect harmony, brings us together and it makes our country a very beautiful one!

  • @denaredford6701
    @denaredford6701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You teach the viewer so much about what you are cooking .

  • @tahayasingurlesin2835
    @tahayasingurlesin2835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have never seen this type of kofte. Being influenced from kunefe is making the recipe much more interesting. Thank you Refika to share your knowladge about Turkish cuise to world.

  • @Alice-magic
    @Alice-magic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We all know that turkish kitchen culture
    has always had an extremely high, refined standard and stands for most delicious dishes......but when it is presented by Rafika in her charming, temperamentful way full of expert knowing....this is just blows feelings and
    brain! I LOOOOVED THE VIDEO !
    and want more

  • @henkeH2
    @henkeH2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video! I am glad Alex introduced me to you, you are a joy to watch and the turkish food looks amazing! Greetings from Sweden.

  • @lv143582
    @lv143582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The recipe was great. I’m cooking that tomorrow. But, the best part was Refika’s obsession 😂 super cute and funny

  • @tingytube
    @tingytube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Guess who's channel is about to blow up? More views than subscribers in one day! Well done, an excellent video on its own and a great companion piece to Alex's. You rock.

  • @ronrod992
    @ronrod992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The two accents are like music to my soul and the food is an added bonus. 😍

  • @ulasonal
    @ulasonal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It is so weird seeing my favorite TH-camrs from different parts of the world come together like this. I love this Refika! Niye ingilizce konuluyorsam 😂😂😂

  • @gulce4940
    @gulce4940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alex ile video yaptığın için çok mutluyum ikinizde en sevdiğim yemek kanallarındansınız. (I am so glad that you did a video with Alex, you two are one of the few food chanells that I follow.)

  • @amarillagriffin7427
    @amarillagriffin7427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think you two are really comical he seems a little embarrassed when you tease him i love it.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆😆

  • @mazhansen8804
    @mazhansen8804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I have to change my shopping list, to include all the ingredients in a Turkish pantry.
    I love what you cook Refika

  • @emmafrance3495
    @emmafrance3495 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Glad to meet you from Alex's channel. I love you so much. Please make more collab videos like this.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well noted 😊 thank you so much

  • @Marmotte33160
    @Marmotte33160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m French, I live in Miami! And I loved Istanbul that I visited many years ago!! I love your show!!! Cooking and baking is my life!! And international cuisine!!

  • @elcidbob
    @elcidbob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My first experience with Turkish food was kofte in a delicious tomato sauce from a restaurant newly opened by some Turks, and man. I really love what y'all do with food. After trying and loving their entire menu Turkish food quickly became one of my favorite styles of food. Really glad you're making it more accessible. Tons of people don't know what they're missing.

  • @davidclinghamable
    @davidclinghamable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merhaba Refika. Congrats on the new English channel! Been watching your Turkish shows for a long time.

  • @aleynakara5708
    @aleynakara5708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love to tell you Turkish dishes like this beautiful and appetizing ... successes

  • @shamiralam9395
    @shamiralam9395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just loved how Refika is soo passionately teaching Alex about the spices and ingredients . love from India

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I came from Alex's channel and am so glad to see your cooking, Refika! I've been to Istanbul a couple of times and have always loved it and the food, so now I am a happy subscriber.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for your support 😊 we are so excited to share more delicious recipes with you..

  • @sematurk
    @sematurk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Görür görmez koştum geldim. Bir iki ingilizce yemek kanalı gördüm ama içlerinde bu işi en hakkıyla yapacak olan kanal buydu. Hem kültürüne bağlı hem yaratıcı daha ne olsun

    • @sematurk
      @sematurk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Videoyu izlemeden yorum yapmıştım izledim ve diyorum ki refika sen bizim julie childımızsın

  • @cornfloats7004
    @cornfloats7004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh, dear heavens! I could probably never pull this off, though I may try, still this is simply a divine recipe to watch!!!
    Cheers to you both!!!

  • @ertaprogonati5446
    @ertaprogonati5446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your recipe. Tried it for my husbands birthday and my in-laws loved it. I will experiment on it a bit and will make it with walnuts next time, but still one of the best koftes I have ever prepared. Thanks a mill.

  • @centopus
    @centopus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I came here with Alex and I'm here to stay

  • @rainyy4133
    @rainyy4133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im so proud of you Refika thanks for representing our culture in a perfect way 🇹🇷💫

  • @seydakarabudak4449
    @seydakarabudak4449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I’m proud of you Refikam ❤️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your comment made our day! ❤

  • @NM-zl3jy
    @NM-zl3jy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg I cooked your menemen recipe and was the best egg dish I ever had, looking forward to keep cooking your dishes

  • @ss9329
    @ss9329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm half French half Turkish. This was fun to watch.

  • @sebastiana4583
    @sebastiana4583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your recipes very much, I cooked lahmacun and also pide for my Turkish wife and my family in Argentina. Muy bueno!

  • @kyrat6079
    @kyrat6079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love both of your accents!! I learned so much about cooking from this collab and im super excited to watch more of your videos and try turkish foods!!!

  • @user-qx5kz4lr8s
    @user-qx5kz4lr8s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this featuring !!! I wish it could have been me learning from Refika 🤩

  • @anilbahsi
    @anilbahsi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    *I think we still have chance to make 2020 a great year. We have Refika!*

  • @rchavez
    @rchavez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A delightful program alltogether! It opened my appetite and put a smile on my face. Well done both of you!

  • @gulturkylmaz5611
    @gulturkylmaz5611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely😍 This new channel of yours made my day, Dear Refika. I'm a teacher of English language at a high school in Mersin and now my next weeks plan is done. I will show this video and give a paper to my students... Of course at the lessons after luncbreaks😉

  • @harikaersin5256
    @harikaersin5256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Refika, you nailed it!

  • @Liudmyla254
    @Liudmyla254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just discovered your channel today and, oh girl, I really like it !!!! Started with kebab, 3 hours later here am I, in meat balls. Big thumb up.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Hayat 🙏😘🧿❤️💙

  • @ndines6237
    @ndines6237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Refika, I love your personality! You have a beautiful spirit, and your philosophy is so interesting, please keep speaking and revealing your thoughts and feelings about things, so I can learn. You’re having a very positive influence on me and maybe through you I will become a better person. You can teach us all about connection and sharing, respect for each other and our environment, and giving love and happiness to each other. ❤️😊🙏

  • @sevvalhilalyazar736
    @sevvalhilalyazar736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for starting this channel, our sweet Refika! 💜 Now I can share your amazing recipes with my friends from different countries and cultures! 😍🌻

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thank you so much for your comment! Stay tuned for many more Turkish goodness coming up next! 😍

  • @KamalikaMukherjee81
    @KamalikaMukherjee81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The chemistry between you two is so adorable! 💕

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even the kiss is called french 😉

    • @KamalikaMukherjee81
      @KamalikaMukherjee81 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Refika 😆😍

  • @alvaronicholas3525
    @alvaronicholas3525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The way she looks at Alex😍😍😍

    • @saq546
      @saq546 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      His poor wife!!!

  • @saliheroglu2750
    @saliheroglu2750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you don't have limits, every video that you shot is better than the earliest one. You have to be one of the best developed TH-cam Channel. You have to be well known chefs in the World. Also everything that you can do is for the Turkish Culture, it should be introduce from all over the World. Thank you for your contribution to introduce our culture.

  • @Erica-222
    @Erica-222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now I follow Refika...thank you both!!

  • @eddoughty9198
    @eddoughty9198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a delight. May God bless you in some spectacular way today. Thank you for all the amazing little details, like the baking soda, and the way you formed the edges! I'm just a cook, never been to culinary school. But I learned a little from everyone I got to cook with, and I'm still learning. You are a great teacher!

  • @capricayoung9764
    @capricayoung9764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "Something's wrong with my eye, guys... it's your wife's soul." HAHAHAHAHA. I loved it.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤓

  • @TheCyberDruid
    @TheCyberDruid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't add this channel when I watched the Köfte video on Alex channel a few months ago and I have been missing out. Thank you for the great channel Refika and all the best!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank youuu

  • @hillekz6455
    @hillekz6455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    We are always with you Refika you can do this! 💕💕💕

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      With your support, I believe anything is possible ❤

    • @hillekz6455
      @hillekz6455 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Refika 💞💞

  • @pierrerossouw6083
    @pierrerossouw6083 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Refika has so much warmth in her heart; what a lady!

  • @altugkaya3045
    @altugkaya3045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alex ile kanalin ilk videosunu yapmaniz harika olmus! Harika bir baslangic!

  • @therealchickentender
    @therealchickentender 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    could the two of you BE any more adorable together? lol çok çok güzel

  • @cibreopirate
    @cibreopirate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Followed from Alex. A great first episode! I’ll be watching when you start the channel soon!

  • @hinewaikatene3021
    @hinewaikatene3021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are an amazing cook Refika.

  • @HHeart-zq9lt
    @HHeart-zq9lt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am proud of you and your team. Congratulations...👏 👏 👏 👏
    I am pretty sure that you are going to be really successful as you are in the other channel.

  • @fungitorix
    @fungitorix ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally watched this, the oldest episode.
    She's beautiful. I like the recipe, but even more so this spontaneous, friendly atmosphere, youthful relief. Thank you.

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've loved it! I follow Alex and now you! Greetings from Brazil

    • @Refika
      @Refika  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you so much for your support 😊

  • @stefniemeyer8310
    @stefniemeyer8310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all the fun you’re having there!! Having Hummus a la Rafika while watching!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 😋

  • @sheilangumi-mbugua2173
    @sheilangumi-mbugua2173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The moment when Refika realised that Alex is married..

    • @saq546
      @saq546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She froze! 😱😱😱

  • @scmart63
    @scmart63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love all your recipes and your beautifull personality!

  • @ASMA-rp6fy
    @ASMA-rp6fy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally now I can understand your videos 😭😭😭 keep up the good work ❤

  • @forceforceforce
    @forceforceforce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Elastic derives from Greek :) Perfect recipe. Very interesting videos really. Bravo!