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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Edirne Zirva Stew
Tender lamb simmers with almonds, honey, saffron, and dried fruit for a sweet-savory Ottoman-style stew.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 70 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 45 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 700 g Diced lamb
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Hot water
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Almonds
- 8 pcs Dried apricots
- 3 pcs Dried figs
- 5 pcs Dried plums
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Raisins
- 4 pcs Dates
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Honey
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Starch
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Poppy seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Put the lamb and butter in a pot and saute for 8 minutes, until the meat releases and reabsorbs its juices.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add salt and hot water, cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 3
Coarsely chop the dried apricots, figs, plums and dates, and pick through the raisins.
- 4
Soak the almonds in hot water for 5 minutes and peel them.
5 min05:00 - 5
Dissolve the starch in 3 tablespoons cold water, then mix with honey and saffron.
- 6
Add the fruits, almonds and starch mixture to the meat and cook for 15 minutes, until the sauce is glossy and lightly thickened.
15 min15:00 - 7
Rest for 10 minutes, sprinkle with poppy seeds and serve hot.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Adding the dried fruits in the last 15 minutes lets them soften without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with plain rice pilaf and saffron zerde without cinnamon.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
31
g protein
34
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 27%Fat 49%
GI 48 · Low GIGL 16 · 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
- Milk
- Tree nuts
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 Edirne Zirva Stew make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Edirne Zirva Stew take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 105 minutes in total.Is Edirne Zirva Stew difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Edirne Zirva Stew have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 34g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Edirne Zirva Stew contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Edirne Zirva Stew need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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