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Diyarbakır Pezik Mücveri
Easy 27 min~218 kcal 3/10
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Bilecik Bulgur Finger Kofta
Fine bulgur and semolina are shaped, boiled, and dressed with a tomato-onion sauce for a meat-free regional kofta.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 5~285 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 25 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) fine bulgur
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) semolina
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) hot water
- 1 adet eggs
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) flour
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) pepper paste
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) cumin
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) black pepper
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) salt
For the sauce
- 1 adet onion
- 2 diş garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) tomato paste
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) neutral oil
- 0.3 demet parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the fine bulgur and semolina with the hot water, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Add the egg, flour, pepper paste, cumin, black pepper, and salt, then knead for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Pinch off small pieces of the mixture and shape them in your palm into finger-length kofta.
- 4
Boil the kofta in salted boiling water for 12 minutes, then drain.
12 min12:00 - 5
Finely chop the onion and garlic, then soften them in the oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the tomato paste and half a cup of water, then simmer the sauce for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 7
Transfer the kofta to the sauce, toss with parsley, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Letting the bulgur swell for 15 minutes helps the kofta hold together without cracking as they boil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with garlic yogurt and lemony greens.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~285
kcal calories
9
g protein
46
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 63%Fat 25%
GI 42 · Low GIGL 19 · Medium 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
- Egg
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 Bilecik Bulgur Finger Kofta make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Bilecik Bulgur Finger Kofta take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Bilecik Bulgur Finger Kofta difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bilecik Bulgur Finger Kofta have?
Approximately 285 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 46g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Bilecik Bulgur Finger Kofta contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bilecik Bulgur Finger Kofta need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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