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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Bayburt Herse
Cracked wheat and shredded chicken are stirred slowly into a rich, buttery Bayburt winter dish with a hearty texture.
Hard⏱️ 9 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 75 min cook 480 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 9 h 35 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating8 h
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Ashure wheat
- 1 kg Whole chicken
- 9 su bardağı(~1800 ml) Water
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the ashure wheat and soak it in plenty of water for 8 hours.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Boil the chicken with 6 cups of water and half of the salt for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 3
Remove the chicken from the liquid, shred it, and strain and save the broth.
- 4
Put the drained wheat in a pot with the chicken broth and cook for 30 minutes, until tender.
30 min30:00 - 5
Add the shredded chicken to the wheat and stir, mashing with a wooden spoon, for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 6
Adjust the salt, and when the texture thickens, rest the pot for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Heat the red pepper flakes in butter and drizzle over the herse.
45 sec00:45
💡 Tip: Stirring the cracked wheat with the meat for a long time gives herse its fibrous, unified texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with pepper butter and serve hot with pickles and ayran.
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)
~470
kcal calories
28
g protein
42
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 37%Fat 39%
GI 9 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
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 Bayburt Herse make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bayburt Herse take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 480 minutes of passive resting; 575 minutes in total.Is Bayburt Herse difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Bayburt Herse have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 42g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Bayburt Herse contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bayburt Herse need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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