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Easy 45 min~280 kcal 2/10
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İzmir Şambali
Semolina, yogurt, syrup, and peanuts bake into İzmir's dense street dessert from Kemeraltı stalls.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 7 min📖 1 min readServes 12~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 47 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 7 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking47 min
Ingredients
12 servings
Quick:
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Semolina
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Yogurt
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Baking soda
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Peanuts
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Water
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the semolina, yogurt, granulated sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl.
- 2
Press the mixture firmly into a greased copper tray.
- 3
Score the top into rectangles with a knife and place the peanuts on top.
- 4
Rest the mixture at room temperature for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 5
Boil the syrup sugar, water, and lemon juice for 12 minutes and let it become lukewarm.
12 min12:00 - 6
Bake the sambali at 180°C for 35 minutes until browned on top and bottom.
35 min35:00 - 7
Cut the hot dessert along the scored lines and pour over the warm syrup.
- 8
Rest the dessert for 30 minutes so it absorbs the syrup.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Pouring warm syrup over the hot dessert lets the semolina absorb it without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in rectangular slices with plain Turkish coffee.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 75% match~360
kcal calories
6
g protein
66
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 73%Fat 20%
GI 42 · Low GIGL 28 · High GL
57.7g
Sugar
0.7g
Fiber
15.7mg
Sodium
1.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); 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)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Peanut
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 İzmir Şambali make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does İzmir Şambali take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 47 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 127 minutes in total.Is İzmir Şambali difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does İzmir Şambali have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 66g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does İzmir Şambali contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does İzmir Şambali need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is İzmir Şambali filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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