Grape leaves, lamb, rice, and chickpeas cook into a tangy, filling regional pilaf from Denizli.
30 min prep 55 min cook
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Wash the rice until the water runs clear and let it sit for 20 minutes.
Finely chop the vine leaves and prepare the onion and pepper.
Melt the tail fat in the pot and sear the lamb meat for 8 minutes.
Add onion, pepper and tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, vine leaves, chickpeas, salt and pepper to the pot.
Add rice and hot water and cook with the lid closed for 18 minutes.
Let the rice steep for 10 minutes and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Finely chopping the vine leaves ensures that the dish spreads like rice rather than stuffed wraps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with strained yogurt and pickles.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~480
kcal calories
24
g protein
58
g carbs
17
g fat
8.8g
Sugar
11.1g
Fiber
2430.9mg
Sodium
10.6g
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
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