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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Giresun Nettle Stew
A Black Sea nettle dish thickened with cornmeal, garlic butter, mint, and a soft spoonable texture.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~250 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 30 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the dish
- 900 gr Nettles
For the consistency
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Cornmeal
For the sauce
- 4 diş Garlic
- 45 gr Butter
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
For boiling
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Sort the nettles with gloves and wash them several times in plenty of water.
- 2
Boil the water, add the nettles, and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
10 min10:00 - 3
Drain the nettles, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, and make the greens into a coarse puree.
- 4
Put the puree in a pot and add the reserved cooking water and salt.
- 5
Sprinkle in the cornmeal gradually and stir for 9 minutes until the texture thickens.
9 min09:00 - 6
Crush the garlic and cook it in butter for 2 minutes, then add the dried mint.
2 min02:00 - 7
Stir the garlic butter into the nettles, cook for 3 more minutes, and serve hot.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Do not blend the nettles for too long; a slightly coarse texture is closer to the spoon-mashed style of Black Sea homes.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the nettle dish hot like a greens main plate with optional cornbread, pickles, and ayran.
Nutrition (per serving)
~250
kcal calories
8
g protein
24
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 39%Fat 48%
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
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 Giresun Nettle Stew make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Giresun Nettle Stew take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Giresun Nettle Stew difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Giresun Nettle Stew have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 24g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Giresun Nettle Stew contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Giresun Nettle Stew need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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