Egg dough wraps cheese filling, then boils and finishes with buttered red pepper.
45 min prep 20 min cook 20 min rest
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Knead a firm dough with the flour, water, egg, and salt.
Rest the dough for 20 minutes.
Mash the cheese with parsley to make the filling.
Roll the dough thinly and cut rounds with a glass.
Place filling on the rounds and close into half moons.
Boil the metez in salted water for 8 minutes until they float.
Bloom the red pepper flakes in butter for 1 minute and serve with yogurt.
💡 Tip: Pressing the edges tightly keeps the filling from escaping into the boiling water.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with garlic yogurt and red pepper butter.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~370
kcal calories
15
g protein
52
g carbs
12
g fat
5.4g
Sugar
3.1g
Fiber
1244.2mg
Sodium
14.6g
Saturated fat
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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