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Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh

Name: Hatay Oruk İçli Köfte
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 2 su bardağı İnce bulgur; 250 gr Yağsız dana kıyma; 0.5 su bardağı İrmik; 1 yemek kaşığı Biber salçası; 400 gr Dana kıyma; 3 adet Soğan; 0.75 su bardağı Ceviz içi; 1 tatlı kaşığı Kimyon; 1 tatlı kaşığı Pul biber; 3 yemek kaşığı Zeytinyağı

Fine bulgur dough wraps a spiced minced meat and walnut filling before baking.

Hard⏱️ 2 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

60 min prep 70 min cook

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Total 2 h 10 min

Prep1 h
Cooking1 h 10 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

2 glass(~400 ml) Fine bulgur
250 g Lean ground beef
0.5 glass(~100 ml) Semolina
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Pepper paste
400 g Ground beef
3 pcs Onions
0.8 glass(~160 ml) Walnuts
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cumin
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Red pepper flakes
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil

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Instructions

1
For the filling, soften the onion in oil for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
2
Add the ground beef and fry for 10 minutes, until it absorbs its liquid.
10 min
10:00
3
Add the walnuts, cumin and red pepper flakes, then cool the filling.
4
Knead the bulgur, semolina, pepper paste and lean ground beef with small additions of water for 20 minutes.
20 min
20:00
5
Open pieces of dough and fill them with the meat filling.
6
Arrange the oruk on a greased tray and brush the tops with olive oil.
7
Bake at 190°C for 30 to 35 minutes, until browned.
35 min
35:00

💡 Tip: Adding water little by little while kneading the outer dough prevents the meatballs from cracking.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with a green salad dressed with pomegranate molasses, lemon and yogurt.

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Nutrition (per serving)

⚠️ Estimated, 70% match

~470

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 20%Carbs 40%Fat 40%

GI 32 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GL

3.1g

Sugar

2.6g

Fiber

68.1mg

Sodium

7.1g

Saturated fat

⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (70%); values are estimates.

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)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Tree nuts

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FAQ

How many servings does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh take?
Prep 60 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 130 minutes in total.
Is Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 48g, fat: 21g.
Which allergens does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh 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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Instructions

For the filling, soften the onion in oil for 8 minutes.

8 min

08:00

Add the ground beef and fry for 10 minutes, until it absorbs its liquid.

10 min

10:00

Add the walnuts, cumin and red pepper flakes, then cool the filling.

Knead the bulgur, semolina, pepper paste and lean ground beef with small additions of water for 20 minutes.

20 min

20:00

Open pieces of dough and fill them with the meat filling.

Arrange the oruk on a greased tray and brush the tops with olive oil.

Bake at 190°C for 30 to 35 minutes, until browned.

35 min

35:00

FAQ

How many servings does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh take?

Prep 60 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 130 minutes in total.

Is Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh have?

Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 48g, fat: 21g.

Which allergens does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh need?

This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

Is Hatay Walnut Oruk Kibbeh 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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