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Adana Analikizli
An Adana bulgur meatball stew with filled kofte, tiny bulgur balls, chickpeas, tomato paste, lemon, and mint butter.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep55 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the meatballs
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Fine bulgur
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Semolina
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Flour
For the filling
- 450 gr Minced beef
- 2 adet Yellow onions
For the sauce
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 45 gr Butter
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the bulgur and semolina with 1 cup of hot water and let them stand for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 2
Finely chop one onion and cook it with the minced beef for 8 minutes, then add half the salt and black pepper.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the flour, remaining salt, and a little water to the soaked bulgur and knead for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
Fill the larger pieces of bulgur dough with the meat filling and roll the smaller pieces into hazelnut-sized balls.
- 5
Soften the remaining onion in the butter and vegetable oil for 5 minutes, then add the tomato and pepper pastes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the water, chickpeas, lemon juice, and dried mint to the pot; when it boils, gently add the meatballs.
- 7
Cook the meatball stew over low heat for 25 minutes until the meatballs set.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: If the meatball dough cracks in your palm, add 1 spoonful of water and knead again; cracked meatballs open in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve analikizli with lemon, dried mint, and optional ayran as a single main dish for a crowded guest table.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
28
g protein
58
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 44%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Adana Analikizli make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Adana Analikizli take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 100 minutes in total.Is Adana Analikizli difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Adana Analikizli have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 58g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Adana Analikizli contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Adana Analikizli need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.
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