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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Bolu Goose Tirit
A Bolu winter dish of long-simmered goose shredded over buttery bulgur pilaf with flatbread soaked in the goose broth.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 6~640 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 100 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 2 h 15 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking1 h 40 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Et
- 1.5 kg Goose legs
Pilav
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Coarse bulgur
- 1 Onion
Tirit
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Flour
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
Yağ
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Butter
Haşlama
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2.5 l Water for the broth
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Put the goose legs in a pot with the water, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Cook the meat over low heat for 90 minutes until tender, then reserve the broth.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 3
Shred the meat into large pieces.
- 4
For the tirit bread, knead the flour, water, and a pinch of salt into a firm dough, divide it into portions, and roll them thin.
- 5
Cook the yufka dough in an unoiled pan until both sides dry out, then break it into large pieces.
- 6
Saute the onion in butter, add the bulgur and toast it, then steam the pilaf with twice its volume of goose broth.
20 min20:00 - 7
Moisten the tirit breads with hot goose broth.
- 8
Spread the bulgur pilaf on a serving platter, arrange the shredded goose meat and moistened tirit breads on top, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: The goose's own fat and broth are the secret to the tirit; let the broth rest and drizzle the clear fat from the top over the tirit bread.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Bolu goose tirit hot as a shared platter, with pickles and onion salad with sumac.
Nutrition (per serving)
~640
kcal calories
40
g protein
48
g carbs
32
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 30%Fat 45%
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 Bolu Goose Tirit make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bolu Goose Tirit take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 100 minutes; 135 minutes in total.Is Bolu Goose Tirit difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Bolu Goose Tirit have?
Approximately 640 kcal per serving. Protein: 40g, carbs: 48g, fat: 32g.Which allergens does Bolu Goose Tirit contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bolu Goose Tirit need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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