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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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İçli Köfte
A beloved southeastern Turkish specialty, a thin bulgur shell around spiced minced meat, shaped by hand and fried until crisp and aromatic.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 8~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
75 min prep 25 min cook 15 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 55 min- Prep1 h 15 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the outer filling
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Fine bulgur
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Semolina
For the filling
- 300 g Ground beef
- 2 pcs Onion
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Walnuts
For frying
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Sunflower oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the bulgur and semolina in hot water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Saute the ground beef, onion, and walnuts in a pan for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Cool the filling, so a hot filling does not crack the outer shell.
- 4
Knead the outer dough for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Open the outer dough in your palm and fill it with the cooled filling.
- 6
Fry the kofte in hot oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels and rest for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Knead the outer dough until it can be opened in the palm without cracking; cracks open during frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon and parsley.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~360
kcal calories
15
g protein
32
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 37%Fat 46%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
1.4g
Sugar
1.2g
Fiber
26.4mg
Sodium
3.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); 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)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
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 İçli Köfte make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does İçli Köfte take?
Prep 75 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 115 minutes in total.Is İçli Köfte difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does İçli Köfte have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 32g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does İçli Köfte contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does İçli Köfte need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is İçli Köfte filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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