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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Ankara Efelek Stuffed Leaves
An Ankara-style stuffed labada leaf dish with bulgur, rice, minced beef, onion, herbs, and yogurt on the side.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~392 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rolls
- 24 adet Dock leaves
For the filling
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Bulgur
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Rice
- 250 gr Ground beef
- 2 adet Onions
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.5 demet Parsley
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.4 tatlı kaşığı(~14 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Hot water
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Hold the dock leaves in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer them to cold water.
1 min01:00 - 2
Wash and drain the bulgur and rice.
- 3
Finely chop the onions and parsley, then mix with the ground beef, bulgur, rice, tomato paste, mint, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Place filling in the center of the leaves, roll loosely, and arrange in a pot.
- 5
Add the olive oil and hot water, then cover with a plate.
- 6
Cook the stuffed leaves over low heat for 50 minutes.
50 min50:00 - 7
Rest for 10 minutes and serve with yogurt.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Do not keep the dock leaves in boiling water too long; 1 minute is enough, otherwise they tear while rolling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the stuffed leaves like an Ankara home meal with plain yogurt, red pepper butter, and optional pickles.
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
Nutrition (per serving)
~392
kcal calories
19
g protein
52
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 53%Fat 28%
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 Efelek Stuffed Leaves make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ankara Efelek Stuffed Leaves take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 100 minutes in total.Is Ankara Efelek Stuffed Leaves difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ankara Efelek Stuffed Leaves have?
Approximately 392 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 52g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Ankara Efelek Stuffed Leaves contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ankara Efelek Stuffed Leaves need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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