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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Ekşili Ufak Köfte
A Gaziantep-style dish of tiny bulgur meatballs and chickpeas simmered with lemon, landing tart, light, and deeply homey.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~268 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 25 min cook
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 250 g Ground beef
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Fine bulgur
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 1 Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the ground beef, bulgur, flour, and salt, then shape marble-sized meatballs.
- 2
Rest the meatballs on a floured tray for 10 minutes so they do not fall apart in the pot.
10 min10:00 - 3
Bring the chickpeas and hot water to a boil in the pot.
- 4
Add the meatballs to the pot and cook for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
Add the lemon juice, cook for 3 more minutes, and serve hot.
3 min03:00 - 6
Serve the small meatballs in a deep plate together with the chickpea broth.
💡 Tip: Resting the small meatballs on a floured tray helps them keep their shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in a deep plate with hot pide slices, lemon, and roasted peppers.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~268
kcal calories
16
g protein
24
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 38%Fat 36%
GI 37 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
2.5g
Sugar
3.5g
Fiber
501.8mg
Sodium
4g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
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 Ekşili Ufak Köfte make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Ekşili Ufak Köfte take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Ekşili Ufak Köfte difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ekşili Ufak Köfte have?
Approximately 268 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 24g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Ekşili Ufak Köfte contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ekşili Ufak Köfte need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Ekşili Ufak Köfte filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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