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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Elbasan Tava
Tender lamb bakes under a yogurt, egg, flour, and broth sauce in an Ottoman table classic.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 95 min cook 5 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 2 h- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking1 h 35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 kg Bone-in lamb
- 1 pcs Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 pcs Bay leaf
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Yogurt
- 2 pcs Egg yolk
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Flour
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Meat broth
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Put the lamb, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and salt in a pot.
- 2
Add enough water to cover and boil the meat for 70 minutes, until tender.
1 hr 10 min70:00 - 3
Remove the meat from the bones, arrange it in a baking dish, and strain the broth.
- 4
Cook the flour in butter for 2 minutes, until it smells toasted.
2 min02:00 - 5
Whisk the yogurt, egg yolks, meat broth, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and add to the flour butter.
- 6
Thicken the sauce over low heat for 5 minutes without boiling so the yogurt does not curdle.
5 min05:00 - 7
Pour the sauce over the meat and bake at 190°C for 22 minutes, until browned.
22 min22:00 - 8
Rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven and serve.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Tempering the yogurt sauce helps it brown in the oven without turning grainy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with plain rice pilaf 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
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
38
g protein
18
g carbs
36
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 13%Fat 59%
GI 35 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
4.1g
Sugar
0.9g
Fiber
1389.9mg
Sodium
5.7g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
- 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 Elbasan Tava make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Elbasan Tava take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 95 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 120 minutes in total.Is Elbasan Tava difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Elbasan Tava have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 18g, fat: 36g.Which allergens does Elbasan Tava contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Elbasan Tava need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Elbasan Tava 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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