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Ispanak Yemeği
Easy 45 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Ankara Bici Asi
A Central Anatolian grape leaf and bulgur dish cooked with onion, tomato paste, and optional garlic yogurt.
Easy⏱️ 46 min📖 1 min readServes 5~230 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 28 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 46 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the dish
- 300 g Fresh vine leaves
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Fine bulgur
For flavoring
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Pepper paste
For cooking
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
For serving
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Yogurt
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the vine leaves into thin strips.
- 2
Soften the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and pepper paste, then fry for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the vine leaves to the pot and cook for 6 minutes, stirring.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the water, bulgur, and salt.
- 6
Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until the bulgur is tender.
15 min15:00 - 7
Crush the garlic into the yogurt and serve it alongside the warm bici asi.
💡 Tip: If the vine leaves are salty from brine, rinse them and soak briefly; otherwise the dish will become too salty.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with garlic yogurt and olive oil warmed with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
7
g protein
36
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 61%Fat 27%
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 Ankara Bici Asi make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Ankara Bici Asi take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 46 minutes in total.Is Ankara Bici Asi difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Ankara Bici Asi have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 36g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Ankara Bici Asi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ankara Bici Asi need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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