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This recipe may contain allergensHasanpaşa Köftesi
Medium 1 hr 5 min~500 kcal 9/10
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Diyarbakir Nardan Asi
Tiny bulgur and beef meatballs simmer with chickpeas, tomato paste, and pomegranate molasses in a tangy southeastern Turkish pot.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 450 g Ground beef
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Fine bulgur
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the sauce
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Pomegranate molasses
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Meat stock
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur with 0.5 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Knead the ground beef, bulgur, flour, salt and black pepper for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Shape the mixture into chickpea-sized meatballs and rest them on a floured tray.
- 4
Finely chop the onion and soften it in the pot for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste and saute for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the meat stock, cooked chickpeas and pomegranate molasses and bring to a boil.
- 7
Drop the meatballs into the pot and cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 8
Foam the butter with dried mint for 1 minute and drizzle over the dish.
1 min01:00
💡 Tip: Resting the meatballs on a floured tray helps them hold together in the simmering broth.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with mint butter and serve hot with pide.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
24
g protein
44
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 41%Fat 36%
GI 38 · Low GIGL 17 · 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
- 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 Diyarbakir Nardan Asi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Diyarbakir Nardan Asi take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Diyarbakir Nardan Asi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Diyarbakir Nardan Asi have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 44g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Diyarbakir Nardan Asi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Diyarbakir Nardan Asi need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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