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Tavuklu Keşkek
Hard 12 hr~480 kcal 8/10
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Amasya Keskek
Wheat berries and chicken cook slowly, then beat into a stretchy ceremonial dish.
Hard⏱️ 10 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 8~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 120 min cook 480 min rest
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Timeline
Total 10 h 20 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating8 h
- Cooking2 h
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Pearled wheat
- 5 adet Chicken thighs
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Butter
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ground red pepper
- 8 su bardağı(~1600 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the wheat in water overnight, then drain.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Boil the chicken thighs for 35 minutes and shred the meat.
35 min35:00 - 3
Place the wheat in a pot with the chicken broth and cook for 70 minutes.
1 hr 10 min70:00 - 4
Add the shredded chicken and cook for 20 minutes, mashing with a wooden spoon.
20 min20:00 - 5
When the keskek becomes elastic and creamy, adjust the salt.
- 6
Foam the red pepper in butter for 1 minute and drizzle it over the top.
1 min01:00
💡 Tip: Mashing the wheat often as it cooks gives keskek its fibrous, unified texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with red pepper butter and serve in hot plates.
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 B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 50% match~430
kcal calories
27
g protein
52
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 48%Fat 27%
GI 8 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
3g
Sugar
13.5g
Fiber
931.9mg
Sodium
3.9g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (50%); values are estimates.
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.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
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 Amasya Keskek make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Amasya Keskek take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 120 minutes, including 480 minutes of passive resting; 620 minutes in total.Is Amasya Keskek difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Amasya Keskek have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 52g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Amasya Keskek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Amasya Keskek need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Amasya Keskek filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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