Fine bulgur dumplings are boiled, then topped with garlic yogurt, hot butter, and tomato-pepper sauce.
35 min prep 35 min cook
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Cover the bulgur with hot water and half the salt, and let it swell for 15 minutes.
Add the flour to the bulgur little by little and knead for 8 minutes, until smooth.
Pinch off small pieces of dough and shape long koefte in your palms.
Boil the koefte in salted water for 12 minutes, until they rise to the surface.
Whisk the yogurt with crushed garlic.
Cook the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and mint in butter for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Drain the gliko koefte and serve with yogurt and hot tomato butter.
💡 Tip: Knead the bulgur dough until it no longer falls apart when pressed in your hand.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with garlic yogurt and tomato butter, with pickles and lavash on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~455
kcal calories
17
g protein
58
g carbs
18
g 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.
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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